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Personnel at ministries and govt agencies in Uzbekistan to be cut by 5%
The number of personnel at ministries and other government agencies, as well as regional administrations in Uzbekistan will be cut by additional 2,845 positions, or 5.2%.
Central Bank keeps policy rate unchanged at 13.5% per annum
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan decided to keep the policy rate at 13.5% per annum, citing inflation risks due to energy supply issues, price fluctuations, goods supply disruptions and high service costs in upcoming quarters, which could lead to accelerating inflation.
Parliament’s lower house renewed by 60%, CEC says
Nearly 60% of the parliament’s Legislative Chamber and local councils have been renewed as a result of Sunday’s elections. Women now account for 38% of the parliamentary deputies, a historic high. For the first time, 3 persons with disabilities joined the parliament.
“Much more must be done,” OSCE ODIHR mission says about parliamentary elections in Uzbekistan
While Sunday parliamentary elections in Uzbekistan were well organized, significant challenges in meeting international standards persist, the OSCE ODIHR mission said in its statement. The CIS mission earlier said the elections were open, competitive and just.
Four suspects detained in shooting of former Presidential Administration official’s car
General Prosecutor’s Office said four suspects linked to the shooting at the car of Komil Allamjonov, former Presidential Administration official, had been detained.
CIS mission calls parliamentary elections in Uzbekistan “open, competitive and fair”
The head of the CIS observers mission for Uzbekistan’s parliamentary elections Sergey Lebedev said the Sunday elections had been “open, competitive and fair”. He noted that voters showed “greater political maturity”.
Dilshod Akhatov appointed as Uzbekistan’s ambassador to Switzerland
Dilshod Akhatov, who has served as Uzbekistan’s ambassador to Germany since fall 2023, has concurrently been appointed as ambassador to Switzerland.
Ruling UzLiDeP party wins majority of seats in Legislative Chamber
UzLiDeP, Uzbekistan’s ruling party, secured most seats in the Legislative Chamber at the Sunday elections — 64 out of 150, or 42.7%. Milliy Tiklanish got 29 seats (19.3%), Adolat 21 seats (14%), People’s Democratic Party 20 seats (13%) and the Ecological Party 16 seats (10.7%).
Elections in Uzbekistan recognized as valid, turnout close to 50%
The turnout at the elections of deputies in Uzbekistan reached 47.62% as of 1 p.m. The elections are recognized as valid, the Central Election Commission said.
Elections of deputies to Legislative Chamber and local councils begin in Uzbekistan (photos)
Elections of deputies to the Legislative Chamber of the parliament and kengashes (local councils) began in Uzbekistan. Voting opened first at overseas polling stations in Japan and South Korea, and will close at stations in the US.
Shots fired at former high-ranking official’s car near Tashkent, he and driver unhurt
Two unidentified men shot several times at a Range Rover near Tashkent, with Komil Allamjonov, former official at the Presidents Administration, in the car. He and the driver were not injured. A search for the suspects is underway.
“I support calls for global compromise through constructive dialogue” — president of Uzbekistan
At the BRICS Plus summit in Kazan, Russia, president of Uzbekistan called for reforms in global governance institutions, emphasized the need to expand South-South and North-South dialogues and addressed the humanitarian crises in Gaza and Lebanon, as well as the situation in Afghanistan.
Bribery cases decreased, but embezzlement of budget funds increased — head of Anti-Corruption Agency
The number of bribery-related crimes involving officials has decreased in Uzbekistan over the past years. However, cases of embezzlement of budget funds have risen, head of Anti-Corruption Agency said. The body proposes that those convicted of bribery are barred from holding public office again.
Liability for domestic violence against children introduced in Uzbekistan
Children in Uzbekistan are now protected against domestic violence (physical abuse) under the Criminal Code and Code of Administrative Offenses. Previously, they were not listed as possible victims of domestic violence.
Termez Youth Hub launched by UNDP to empower youth in Surkhandarya region
Termez Youth Hub was launched by United Nations Development Program as part of a project funded by the government of Japan.
“We will propose it to next parliament” — head of AIMC on liability for interfering with journalists' work
Administrative liability is set to be introduced for interfering with journalists' work, with investigative authority for such cases proposed to be handed over to Agency of information and mass communications.
100 billion soums to be allocated for tree planting in Uzbekistan in 2025
In 2025, Uzbekistan will allocate additional 100 billion soums for Yashil Makon (Green Land) tree-planting project, president announced. The investment program will now cover 3 years of tree maintenance and the management of 16 million ha of pastures.
Uzbekistan’s first ambassador to Croatia appointed
Oybek Shakhavdinov, Uzbekistan’s ambassador to Hungary since March, has also been appointed the country’s first ever ambassador to Croatia.
Three people, including two Russian citizens, found dead in Tashkent hotel
Three people, including two Russian citizens — journalist Inessa Papernaya and her friend — along with a citizen of Uzbekistan, were discovered dead in two rooms in a hotel in Tashkent. The initial diagnosis points to poisoning of unknown origin.
President of Uzbekistan calls for “acting prudently and with restraint” in language issue
In his message on the Uzbek language day, president of Uzbekistan emphasized that the state language should primarily serve to unite society. “In such a delicate and sensitive issue as language, it is essential to act prudently and with restraint,” he said.
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