A Special Commission has commenced the dismantling of greenhouses and the disconnection of their heating systems in the Kibray, Tashkent, Zangiota and Yukorichirchiq districts of Tashkent Region, the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change said. During the autumn and winter seasons, many greenhouses relied on coal, fuel oil, used vehicle tires, and other environmentally
Music truly knows no borders. During his visit to Paraguay, Marat Akhmedjanov, the founder of the British publishing house Hertfordshire Press and patron of the Eurasian Creative Guild (London), had the pleasure of meeting one of the country’s most distinguished musicians and one of the leading figures in Latin American classical music, Maestro Diego Sánchez
The Uzbekistan–Georgia Business Forum was held in Tbilisi on July 1, providing a platform for advancing bilateral trade, investment and industrial cooperation between the two countries. The event brought together government officials, financial institutions and business leaders from Uzbekistan and Georgia to explore new opportunities for economic partnership, according to the Uzbek Ministry of Investments,
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved financial support for the Government of Uzbekistan to improve learning outcomes in primary schools across six regions and to help students acquire the foundational skills needed to access more productive and better-paid jobs in adulthood. The financial package includes $100 million in concessional financing from the International
The “Investing in Central Asia: Opportunities and Partnerships” session dedicated to attracting capital from the Gulf countries and China was held on the second day of the Eurasian Development Bank’s (EDB) Annual Meeting and Business Forum in Almaty last week. Ruslan Dalenov, Deputy Chairman of the EDB Management Board, noted that the Bank envisages five
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting with young people on the occasion of June 30 – Youth Day. “From the very beginning of the reforms, we identified supporting young people and helping them achieve their dreams and aspirations as one of the highest priorities of state policy,” the President said. Mirizyoyev emphasized that, in today’s increasingly
The Delegation of the European Union to Uzbekistan, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of Uzbekistan last week marked the successful completion of the project “Enhancing the Capacities of Surkhandarya Region to Educate and Train Afghan Citizens.” The milestone was celebrated during a vibrant Career Festival and closing
As part of ongoing efforts to create a more convenient and safer environment for tourists in Uzbekistan, measures are being taken to develop the country’s car rental (Rent-a-Car) services. An open dialogue was held at the Tourism Committee, bringing together representatives of the Ministry of Digital Technologies, the Customs Committee, insurance companies, and car rental
On June 26, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed measures to reduce the share of the shadow economy. In recent years, systematic efforts have been undertaken in this direction. In particular, special and territorial commissions to combat the shadow economy have been established, risk analysis and segmentation systems have been introduced in the tax and customs authorities,
A few months ago, I had the privilege of visiting Uzbekistan — a land where every day seemed to offer me another chance. Another chance to see, to taste, to learn, to be humbled. I boarded the sleek high-speed train from Tashkent to Samarkand, watching the landscape unfold at modern velocity. Not long after, I
Uzbekistan continues to advance its commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development through strengthened action on hazardous chemicals and waste management. Following the historic Eighth Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), held in Samarkand, a new project titled “Supporting Implementation of the Stockholm Convention through the Sound Management of Chemicals and Waste in Uzbekistan” has been
On June 22, artists and members of the delegation of the International Organization of Turkic Culture (TÜRKSOY) arrived in Uzbekistan within the framework of events to be held in Andijan, the Cultural Capital of the Turkic World 2026. With celebrations of the cultural capital which will feature over 100 artists from various countries of the
Water access in Uzbekistan’s Karakalpakstan is not a simple infrastructure problem. It is a question of geography, climate, and the particular circumstances of the region’s most remote communities, where the distance from district centers, the absence of roads, and the depth of need make development especially challenging. Meeting these challenges requires joint effort and partners
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is improving access to licensed medical products in Uzbekistan by financing the expansion of Big-Family-Pharm (BFP), operator of the Akmal Pharm pharmacy chain in the Fergana Valley. BFP, which runs 86 retail pharmacies across the Tashkent, Andijan and Fergana regions of Uzbekistan, will receive an EBRD loan of
One of the most memorable events of my Latin American journey was the meeting with Paraguay’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rubén Ramírez Lezcano, in the capital city of Asunción. Ramírez Lezcano is one of the country’s most influential diplomats and has served as Paraguay’s Foreign Minister since 2023. This visit became my first official trip
The participation of Uzbekistan’s national football team in the FIFA World Cup is not only a historic sports achievement but also an effective instrument for promoting the country internationally, showcasing its tourism potential, cultural heritage, and national brand on the global stage, according to the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan’s appearance on the world stage
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and the Uzbek Plant of Technological Metals (TMC) have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate in financing the extraction and processing of critical minerals and rare earth metals. The document is aimed at strengthening Uzbekistan’s position in global supply chains for strategic raw materials by developing knowledge‑intensive industries and
The European Investment Bank (EIB) on June 18 opened its Regional Representation for Central Asia in Tashkent, bringing its teams closer to partners and projects throughout the region, the bank said. The office was inaugurated by EIB Vice-President Marek Mora, who highlighted the bank’s growing engagement in Central Asia and its expanding pipeline of investments
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $150 million in concessional financing from the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) to help Uzbekistan implement the Second Phase of the Rural Infrastructure Development Program. The program activities will improve public infrastructure and services for rural communities in six regions across the country, according to the World Bank.
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and Yashil Energiya have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate in renewable energy. The parties plan to jointly finance and implement projects in distributed solar generation, electric vehicle charging infrastructure and small hydropower plants in Uzbekistan. The ceremony took place within the framework of the Tashkent International Investment Forum last