Central Asia’s glaciers, a key source of freshwater for tens of millions of people, are approaching a critical point after which they will experience rapid degradation. According to expert forecasts presented at the international conference “Innovative Methods of Monitoring Mountain Glaciers in the Context of Climate Change and Current Issues in Glaciology” held in Tashkent
On September 15-16, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) organized a two-day event in Nukus, Karakalpakstan, bringing together leading scientists and practitioners from Uzbekistan and Russia to exchange expertise in climate-adaptive agriculture. The initiative aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation and enhance agricultural resilience in the face of increasing water scarcity, UNDP Uzbekistan reported. The event
On September 17, the III International forum “From poverty to prosperity” started in the city of Namangan. President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev addressed the opening ceremony. The president said that the fight against poverty has been lifted to the ranks of state policy in Uzbekistan. Thanks to the consistent reforms 7.5 million people have been
On September 17, the EU-AGRIN project, implemented in Uzbekistan by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with funding from the European Union, in close partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan, organized a workshop with specialists from the Italian Council for Agricultural Research and Analysis of Agricultural Economics (CREA). The initiative continues to strengthen
On September 16, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Ministry of Justice of Uzbekistan, the Ombudsman of Uzbekistan, and civil society organizations, convened a roundtable titled “Progress and Recent Developments in Strengthening the Rule of Law and Human Rights Protection in Uzbekistan,” UNDP Uzbekistan reported. The event reviewed Uzbekistan’s progress over the
In March last year, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev gave start to the construction of new power plants in Namangan region. On September 16, the first hydropower plant of the Naryn HPP cascade was put into operation. The development of renewable energy sources is determined as a strategic direction for ensuring sustainability of the national economy. In
In recent years, there has been growing interest among travelers in discovering new destinations and exploring off-the-beaten-path locations. To diversify tourism offerings and increase the duration of tourist stays, a new program entitled “The Fergana–Batken Tourist Ring” has been developed under the “Journey to the Enclaves” initiative. The route includes attractions in both Uzbekistan and
Work on the establishment of protective forest plantations is ongoing in the regions of Uzbekistan. During the current year, 17 state forestry enterprises have established protective forest plantations covering a total area of 776 hectares. In particular, this work was carried out by the Andijan, Khorezm, Shurtan, Navoi, Navbahor, Akhangaran, and Kizirik state forestry enterprises,
Kazakhstan has taken first place in the team standings of the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, winning 7 gold (including three in women’s boxing), 1 silver and 2 bronze medals. The Uzbekistan team is second with 6 gold (all among men), 2 silver and 3 bronze medals, RFE/RL’s Azattyq Asia reported. Brothers from Kazakhstan —
The Ilkhom Theatre has opened the exhibition “The Body I Live In,” dedicated to its 50th anniversary. Supported financially by the European Union, the project presents Ilkhom as a living organism — one that feels, changes, and remembers, the Delegation of the European Union to Uzbekistan reports. “The European Union is proud to be the
In recent years, Uzbekistan has witnessed a rapid increase in the number of motor vehicles. While in 2021 the country had 3.14 million registered cars, by 2025 their number had grown by 66%, reaching 5.2 million. This sharp rise is particularly evident in Tashkent, where the expanding vehicle fleet directly affects air quality and public
Work on the exploration and extraction project of the Toti-Maidan gas fields in Afghanistan’s Jawzjan province has officially begun, TOLOnews reported. The Afghan Ministry of Mines and Petroleum announced that the contract for this project has been signed with KAM Group and the Uzbek company Railcom for a period of twenty-five years. During the ceremony, the Afghan Deputy Prime
The Government of Uzbekistan and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) held high-level talks to advance their strategic partnership, demonstrating deepening bilateral ties, marking key implementation milestones and identifying new avenues for cooperation. The partnership between AIIB and Uzbekistan has been strengthened by three milestones in recent weeks: the launch of a $1 billion multi-phased program
On September 11, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed proposals on the organization of a single population and agriculture census in Uzbekistan. The previous nationwide census was held back in 1989. According to the new law “On population census,” the population is subject to census at least once in 10 years and agriculture in every 5 years.
In the recent time, there is an increasing number of materials dedicated to Uzbekistan in Kazakhstan’s information space and social media. Such publications focus on political and economic reforms, social initiatives and achievements in Uzbekistan, forming a stable perception of this country as a dynamically developing state and an important player in regional processes. The
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and ACWA Power Company have signed a $51 million loan package to build the Nukus 2 Wind and Battery Energy Storage facility in Uzbekistan’s Qoraozak district in the Republic of Karakalpakstan. The project will be implemented by ACWA Power Beruniy Wind FE LLC, which is fully owned by ACWA Power.
The volume of trade between Central Asian countries and the Gulf states (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates) reached $3.3 billion in 2024, an increase of 4.2 times since 2020, according to the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). Imports to Central Asian countries from the Gulf states accounted for 80% of
On September 8 in Tashkent, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) Gianni Infantino. The FIFA President congratulated the Uzbek leader and the people of Uzbekistan on the historic event – the Uzbek national football team reaching the 2026 World Cup finals in the United States.
On the eve of the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, observed annually on 7 September, an open dialogue titled “Clean Air, Healthy Citites and Climate Resilience” was held at Tashkent’s Central Eco Park. The event was organized by the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of Uzbekistan, the International Public
On September 5, a telephone conversation was held between the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the United States of America Donald Trump. Practical aspects of further strengthening Uzbek-American relations of strategic partnership and expanding mutually beneficial cooperation were reviewed in detail, according to the press service of the Uzbek president. President Trump
