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Uzbekistan appoints new ambassador to Kyrgyzstan
Saidikram Niyazkhodjayev has been appointed Uzbekistan’s new ambassador to Kyrgyzstan. He was previously ambassador to Kazakhstan.
Uzbekistan aims to increase water use efficiency by 25% over five years — president
Uzbekistan launched major projects to save 15 billion cubic metres of water by increasing water use efficiency by 25% over the next five years, the president said. He proposed the establishment of a regional centre for the introduction of water-saving technologies in cooperation with the AIIB.
Op-Ed: From legislation to action. A call for Uzbekistan to make national pledge that operationalizes law on protection of children from violence
The upcoming Global Conference on Ending Violence Against Children presents an ideal moment to reinforce Uzbekistan’s national commitment in this area and to turn progressive laws into realities. An op-ed by Antonia Luedeke, chief of Child Protection at UNICEF Uzbekistan.
OSCE ODIHR opens election observation mission for parliamentary elections in Uzbekistan
The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights launched an election observation mission for the 27 October parliamentary elections in Uzbekistan. It will assess the conduct of the election in accordance with OSCE commitments, international standards and national legislation.
Uzbekistan establishes diplomatic relations with Cape Verde, Seychelles, Burundi
Uzbekistan established diplomatic relations with Cape Verde, the Seychelles and Burundi. The number of such countries has reached 152.
Senators approve law on recognition of foreign citizens as “undesirable”
Senate approved amendments to laws on recognizing foreign citizens as “undesirable” in Uzbekistan. This may be caused by their statements or actions that are found to be threatening country’s sovereignty, integrity and security, inciting enmity or humiliating people’s honor, dignity or history.
Olympic champion Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev fined for driving at 110 km/h in central Tashkent
Olympic boxing champion Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev posted a video on Instagram where he accelerates to 110 km/h driving a Tahoe marked “President's present” in central Tashkent. He police said nobody is above law and fined him. The public condemned his actions.
National action plan for health security in Uzbekistan presented
The National action plan for health security for 2024−2028 was presented in Tashkent. It aims to improve the country’s preparedness to respond to public health emergencies.
President of Uzbekistan receives new ambassadors
President of Uzbekistan received credentials from new ambassadors of India, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, Germany, Israel and the European Union.
Uzbekistan knocked out of Futsal World Cup at home
Uzbekistan lost to Costa Rica in a dramatic final group stage match at the home Futsal World Cup. The national team finished last in the group, bringing its participation in the tournament to an end.
USAID invests additional $6.1 million to support education in Uzbekistan
USAID added $6.1 million to its Development Objective Grant Agreement signed with Preschool and School Education Ministry, raising total amount to over $47 million. Funds will be used to improve the skills of elementary school students and to preparing youth in grades 8−11 for future work.
ADB approves $300 mln loan to Uzbekistan for microfinance development
The Asian Development Bank loaned Uzbekistan $300 million to increase access to finance for underbanked microenterprises.
Four dead in new incident at M-25 gas field in southern Uzbekistan
Four workers died following a new accident at the M-25 (25 Years of Independence) gas field in Uzbekistan’s Surkhandarya region on Tuesday. Two days earlier, the operating company said the hydrogen sulfide leak, which had started on 1 September, had been contained.
“Uzbekistan is interested in Germany’s developing cooperation with Central Asia” — president
President of Uzbekistan proposed adopting a long-term concept of regional partnership with Germany, developing transport corridors with Europe and launching an energy dialogue at the Central Asia — Germany summit in Astana.
Uzbekistan, US sign memorandum to strengthen cooperation on critical minerals
Uzbekistan and the US signed a memorandum of understanding in Tashkent to strengthen cooperation on critical minerals.
Olaf Scholz: Uzbekistan is “a very important partner” for Germany
“Uzbekistan is a very important partner for Germany, also for the near future”, German chancellor Olaf Scholz said after talks with president Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Samarkand. During his first visit to Uzbekistan, a migration agreement and other documents were signed.
Customs bodies of Uzbekistan, US sign mutual assistance agreement
Heads of customs bodies of Uzbekistan and the US signed a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement, aimed at enhancing border security, facilitating trade and combatting transnational crime.
Judge decides to close hearings in former agriculture minister case, journalists walk out
Hearings in agriculture minister Aziz Voitov and 49 others' case will be closed. Despite disagreement from lawyers and defendants, the judge made the decision citing disclosure of official documents. Earlier, Anti-corruption Agency also called for transparency of the process.
Gastronomic festival Delicious Uzbekistan to be held in Tashkent
Gastronomic festival Delicious Uzbekistan will be held in Tashkent’s Navruz park on 21−22 September.
Poverty reduction to become “nationwide movement” in Uzbekistan — president Mirziyoyev
Poverty reduction will now become “a nationwide movement”, president of Uzbekistan said. He noted that the reasons for falling into poverty are different, so the approaches should also be different. A program “From poverty to prosperity” is being developed, he added.
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