On May 22, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the launch ceremony of a nationwide movement aimed at promoting a culture of reading in Uzbekistan. Mirziyoyev noted that the world is changing rapidly, with digital technologies, modern gadgets, and artificial intelligence becoming increasingly integrated into everyday life. In such complex conditions, the most important advantage
Local officials in Afghanistan’s Bamyan say Uzbekistan’s private sector is planning to invest in potato production in the province, TOLOnews reported. A delegation led by the head of Uzbekistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Private Investment, during a meeting with the Bamyan governor, pledged to cultivate 40 metric tons of potato seeds on agricultural land in
In Central Asia, much of the conversation still revolves around oil, logistics, borders, and geopolitical influence. Yet the most decisive resource of the region’s future is neither hydrocarbons nor transit corridors. It is water. Stripped of diplomatic language, the reality is stark: the region is entering a phase where the Soviet-era water management system –
The Third Uzbekistan–China Interregional Forum is being held on May 21 and 22, in China’s Xi’an. Under the theme “Shared Modernization through High-Quality Development,” the forum has brought together nearly 2,000 participants, including representatives from ministries and agencies, regional administrations, academic circles, business associations, leading companies, and entrepreneurs from both nations, according to the Uzbek
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has signed a $70 million investment loan agreement with Uzum, Uzbekistan’s largest digital ecosystem, to accelerate the expansion of Uzum’s FinTech business, one of the leading and fastest-growing players in Uzbekistan’s burgeoning digital finance market. The agreement marks the Bank’s first-ever investment in Uzbekistan since the country joined the organization
On May 20, participants of the youth campaign “Train to the Aral Sea” departed for the Republic of Karakalpakstan to take part in cultural, educational, environmental, and tourism-related events aimed at introducing young people to the tourism potential of the Aral Sea region, the historical and cultural heritage of the area, and the environmental challenges
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has officially opened its representative office in Uzbekistan. The opening of the representative office in Tashkent was a logical step following Uzbekistan’s accession to the EDB in 2025. The Bank is now commencing full‑scale investment operations in the country. Nikolai Podguzov, Chairman of the EDB Management Board, stated: “In the
On May 20, at the initiative of the Kyrgyz Republic, the United Nations General Assembly adopted by consensus the resolution entitled “Peaceful Settlement of Border Disputes,” according to the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry. More than 40 countries co-sponsored the document. The resolution was presented by the Kyrgyz Republic jointly with Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The main purpose
From May 29 to 31, Tashkent will host the international exhibition “Cat X Show & Cat X Seminar”. The event is recognized as the largest platform in the country dedicated to promoting responsible pet ownership, advancing feline science, and supporting initiatives aimed at protecting and caring for stray animals, the National Committee on Ecology and
The Aral Sea region faces a complex combination of interconnected challenges, including environmental degradation, water scarcity, declining agricultural productivity, limited access to essential services, and heightened vulnerability to climate change. In response to these challenges, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), jointly with the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan and the Council of Ministers of
On May 18, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the Leaders’ Summit held as part of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum in Baku. At the forum, participants discussed sustainable urban development, expanding access to affordable housing, improving the quality of the urban environment, strengthening climate resilience, and enhancing housing finance
Specialists from Russia and Uzbekistan are currently conducting technical and economic studies for the trans-Afghan railway project, TOLOnews reported citing Russian Railways. The project aims to establish a railway corridor linking Central and South Asia through Afghanistan. Sergey Pavlov, First Deputy General Director of Russian Railways, said during a meeting of the Railway Transport Council
The delegation of Uzbekistan, headed by Adviser to the President on Environmental Issues and Chairman of the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change Aziz Abdukhakimov, participated in the 21st session of the United Nations Forum on Forests held in New York City, the National Committee reported. The forum brought together delegations from UN Member
Hosted by the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, an informal Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) was held on 15 May in Turkistan, the spiritual capital of the Turkic World. The summit was also attended by President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President
Of course, the transition of the Former Soviet Republics from Communism to Market Economy witnessed a dramatic fall in infrastructure spending. Consequently, different republics progressed at different speeds, though with an increasing realization that such spending is necessary to develop their economies. Ironically, it is their western counterparts who are arguably underinvesting in their own
According to a study by the Scientific Research Institute of Family and Gender, in 2025, there were an average of 175 divorces per 1,000 families in Uzbekistan. Experts note that this figure is significantly lower than international standards, confirming the stability of family values in the country, Tashkent Today reported. Comparison with some post-Soviet countries
On May 14, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired a meeting on measures to expand industrialized intensive orchards across the country’s regions. Uzbekistan is consistently implementing measures to develop fruit and vegetable cultivation, expand the production of export-oriented products, and increase rural incomes. Today, the country has 572,600 hectares of orchards and vineyards, generating annual exports worth
Aziz Abdukhakimov, Adviser to the President of Uzbekistan on Environmental Issues and Chairman of the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change, met with the leadership of Vision Invest and SUEZ to discuss the implementation of a project aimed at establishing a high-tech industrial waste management cluster in Uzbekistan, the National Committee reported. The project
On May 13, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev approved proposals to ensure high-quality and safe passenger services, as well as increase the efficiency of the Tashkent metro. The growth in the population and the number of visitors to the capital, the expansion of the city, and increasing demand for public transport require taking metro development to a new
Samarkand will once again become a global platform for discussions on some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. From 30 May to 6 June, the Silk Road Samarkand complex will host the Eighth Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change has announced. The Assembly will bring