On September 4, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation of measures for creating a value-added chain in agriculture. In the past years, the areas planted with cotton and grain have been reduced and reoriented towards food crops, 160 thousand hectares of new orchards and vineyards have been planted, and 1.5 thousand projects in the
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has handed over mobile laboratory equipment to the Karakalpak Republican Center for Agricultural Services under the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan. This initiative enables farmers in the Aral Sea region to make science-based decisions and adapt to climate change, transforming the agricultural service system and enhancing farmers’ potential in one of
Late in August, a presentation of a new book of children’s author from Uzbekistan Elena Makarova took place in London as part of the Eurasian Literature Day. The event gathered authors and other creative persons from Europe and Asia thanks to the coordination of the Eurasian Creative Guild (London). Makarova, the winner of the Open
U.S. Special Envoy for Global Partnerships Ambassador Paolo Zampolli carried out a full slate of high-level meetings in Tashkent during his August 28–September 1 visit to Uzbekistan. On August 28, Ambassador Zampolli was received by President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Ambassador Zampolli conveyed President Donald J. Trump’s sincere greetings and warm congratulations on
The American University of Technology (AUT) and the U.S. Embassy in Uzbekistan announced the grand opening of the American Center Tashkent, a cutting-edge hub for public engagement, innovation, and educational excellence, open to all members of the public. Strategically located on the AUT campus, the 150-square-meter space is designed to showcase American excellence and innovation
Afghanistan’s Kam Air said that in order to provide more convenience and reduce travel costs for Afghan citizens, it has recently signed an interline cooperation agreement with Uzbekistan Airways, TOLOnews reported. According to the company, with the signing of this agreement, Afghan passengers can now travel in transit through Tashkent Airport from European countries, the
On September 1, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in a regular meeting of the Council of heads of member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization held in Tianjin, China. The event, chaired by President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping, was also attended by President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko, Prime Minister
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $233.1 million loan to Uzbekistan to help modernize a critical segment of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Road Corridor 2. The project aims to improve regional connectivity, reduce travel time, and enhance road safety and climate resilience in western Uzbekistan. The CAREC Road Corridor 2 Resilience
On August 27, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev laid the foundation stone for the construction of the National Museum of Uzbekistan. The museum was designed by the Japanese architectural firm Tadao Ando Architect & Associates in collaboration with the German company Atelier Brückner. The architectural design combines circles, squares and triangles, symbolizing the harmony between Eastern and
On August 26 in Samarkand, negotiations were held between the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The leaders discussed issues of further developing political dialogue and cultural-humanitarian exchanges, as well as expanding trade, economic and investment cooperation. It was noted that the first-ever
On August 26, the European Union (EU), the Migration Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan and International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) launched the first Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) in Uzbekistan in the framework of EU-funded project “PROTECT: Improving Migration Management and Migrant Protection in selected Silk Routes and Central Asian Countries,”
A new ambitious player is emerging on the global textile industry map. Uzbekistan, long known as a supplier of high-quality cotton, is now rapidly transforming into a manufacturing hub for internationally renowned brands. This transformation is the outcome of a state policy aimed at industry modernization, attracting investments, and integrating into global supply chains. Dozens
In recent months, the growth of real wages in Uzbekistan has been lower than in neighboring countries in the region, UPL.UZ reported with reference to the Central Bank of Uzbekistan. In the first three months of this year, the average growth of real wages in Central Asian countries reached 9.8%. At the same time, in
On August 22, a trilateral meeting of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev was held in the Avaza National Tourist Zone in Turkmenistan. Berdimuhamedov emphasized that at present Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan demonstrate a
Uzbekistan and Qatar have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening brotherly relations and advancing multifaceted cooperation during the inaugural meeting of the Coordination Council for Strategic Partnership held on August 21 in Doha. The meeting was co-chaired by Bakhtiyor Saidov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and
The President of Uzbekistan has reviewed a presentation of projects being implemented in New Tashkent. Construction of the new city began in 2023, and the first buildings have already been erected. To realize large-scale plans, 19,700 hectares of land have been allocated in Yuqorichirchiq and Urtachirchiq districts. The project concept was developed by the British
On August 20, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced new initiatives aimed at supporting entrepreneurship in the country. First of all, the services sector will be actively developed as the most effective area for creating short-term and quick-paying jobs. A new program for the development of tourism is being launched. In the next three years, 5
On August 18 in Tashkent, a delegation of Kazakhstan headed by Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Zhomart Aliyev met with the leadership of Uzbek state agencies, including the Uzatom Agency and the Directorate for the Construction of Nuclear Power Plants. According to the Kazakh Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, the purpose of
As part of the high-level meeting “Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Europe – Cooperation for Common Development”, a panel session was held on “Climate Challenges in Central Asia and the European Union: New Opportunities for Transregional Cooperation.” The session brought together former President of Montenegro Filip Vujanović, Minister of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of Uzbekistan
On August 18 in Astana, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received Tanzila Narbayeva, the Chairperson of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis (parliament) of Uzbekistan. They discussed current issues of the Kazakh-Uzbek strategic partnership and alliance in the context of the development of inter-parliamentary relations. The Kazakh president noted that Narbayeva’s visit to Astana is a
