Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan will remove tariff and non-tariff barriers affecting around 20 product categories from 10 August, in a move designed to facilitate cross-border trade and support businesses in both countries.
Uzbekistan will establish an intermodal logistics centre in Belarus before the end of 2026 and launch more than $100 million worth of new regional investment projects as the two countries accelerate implementation of their newly established strategic partnership.
More than 8,300 participants from 100 countries have gathered in Uzbekistan's capital for the fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF-2026), bringing together investors, policymakers and business leaders from around the world.
Uzbekistan has outlined plans to select its first astronaut and launch two Earth observation satellites, as it steps up efforts to build a national space programme and strengthen its scientific and technological capacity.
Uzbekistan is planning new measures to encourage marriages after the age of 21 and promote the use of prenuptial agreements as part of broader reforms aimed at strengthening protections for women and children.
Türkiye is increasingly becoming one of the world’s new geopolitical power hubs, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said on Thursday (29 January) during a joint news conference with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara.
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s official visit to Tokyo represents more than a strengthening of bilateral relations; it is a strategic step that broadens the economic and diplomatic horizons of the region.
Tashkent is hosting the 2025 Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) Annual General Assemblies, one of the most significant events in global motorsport and mobility governance, bringing together officials and delegates from around the world.
The President of Uzbekistan proposed developing a Global Agreement on Transit Guarantees for Landlocked Countries under the auspices of the United Nations. This initiative aims to ensure fair access to seaports and communication networks, reduce the risks associated with cargo transportation.
In his speech at the Economic Cooperation Organization Summit held in Khankendi, the President of Uzbekistan urged to define the medium and long-term development priorities of the organization and put forward a proposal to adopt the concept of 'Strategic Goals of Economic Cooperation – 2035.
A series of new appointments and reassignments have been made within the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Uzbekistan, according to a statement by Presidential Press Secretary Sherzod Asadov.
Saida Mirziyoyeva, a daughter of the Uzbek leader and former Assistant to the President, has been appointed as Head of the Presidential Administration.
During President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s official visit to Slovenia, Uzbekistan and Slovenia signed several important agreements covering visa exemptions for diplomats, education, transport, smart cities, water management, and tourism to enhance bilateral cooperation.
During President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s visit to Budapest, Uzbekistan and Hungary agreed on over €1.5 billion in new joint projects and outlined further cooperation in trade, finance, and culture.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay official visits to Hungary and Slovenia from May 19 to 22, holding talks with top leaders and participating in key bilateral and multilateral events.
Uzbekistan ramps up green initiatives for 2025, focusing on renewable energy, efficiency, and sustainability. Plans include 16 new power plants, $300M in funding, and planting 200M trees annually under the "Yashil Makon" program.
Uzbekistan dismissed 297 officials for negligence, replacing them with young, modern-thinking professionals to tackle poverty and address citizens' needs.
Uzbekistan’s parliamentary election, lacking opposition, is expected to solidify a pro-Mirziyoyev legislature. Despite reforms, political power remains centralized under the president.
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