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Efforts underway to contain hydrogen sulfide leak at gas well in southern Uzbekistan
A hydrogen sulfide leak at the “25 Years of Independence” gas field in Surkhandarya has led to evacuation of the local population. Works to contain the leak are expected to start soon, Emergency Ministry representative said.
Photo report: Inside Uzbekistan’s first school accessible to children with disabilities
School No. 298 in Tashkent has become the first inclusive school in Uzbekistan. It has been adapted for children with disabilities: fitted with ramps, an elevator, handrails, tactile tiles and accessible facilities. Teachers have been trained to support children with special needs.
President of Uzbekistan receives prime minister of Russia
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Russian prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin discussed expansion of cooperation between the countries. Mikhail Mishustin also met Saida Mirziyoyeva, aide to president of Uzbekistan.
Prime ministers of Uzbekistan and Russia discuss cooperation in Tashkent
Uzbekistan is “always ready for close and constructive interaction with Russia”, prime minister Abdulla Aripov said at the joint commission meeting. Russian prime minister Mikhail Mishustin proposed collaborating in production of polymers, civilian drones and railway engineering, among others.
Honorary consulate of Uzbekistan opens in Turkey’s Trabzon
The honorary consulate of Uzbekistan opened in Trabzon, Turkey. Earlier, such missions were opened in Bursa, Adana and Antalya provinces.
Summer season in Uzbekistan was warmer than average this year — Uzhydromet
The last month of summer in Uzbekistan was among the three warmest Augusts during all years of observations. The whole summer season was warmer than normal, but without record highs.
Rights of persons with disabilities to access justice and stand for election enshrined in the law
The law “On the rights of persons with disabilities” was amended to enshrine their right to equal access to justice, participation in the social and political life of the state, and the right to vote and be elected.
Tashkent metro begins installation of metal detectors at all stations
All metro stations in Tashkent will be equipped with metal detectors. The metro administration said the aim is to “enhance security and improve the quality of service”.
Russian prime minister Mikhail Mishustin to visit Uzbekistan
Prime minister of Russia Mikhail Mishustin will visit Tashkent on an official visit. He will participate in the 5th session of the Joint commission at the level of heads of governments.
President Mirziyoyev meets first president of Kazakhstan Nazarbayev in Bukhara
Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited Bukhara, where he met the first president of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev. They visited a number of sights in the ancient city.
Uzbekistan wins 9th gold at Paralympics, best result in country’s history
Uzbekistan’s performance at the Paris Summer Paralympics has already become the most successful in the country’s history. 21-year-old Tolibboy Yuldashev secured the national team’s ninth gold medal.
New compact ballot papers for October elections to help save over $236,000
The Central Election Commission of Uzbekistan approved the design of ballot papers for October parliamentary elections. The ballots will have various colors for different types of elections, while their compact design should help reduce printing costs by at least $236,000.
Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz to visit Uzbekistan
Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz will visit Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan on 15−17 September and participate in the Central Asia-Germany summit.
Updated plans for construction of first toll roads in Uzbekistan approved
The construction of Tashkent-Samarkand toll road is expected to begin in December. with transfer of management to a private operator by late 2028. The plans for Tashkent-Andijan, Samarkand-Bukhara and other toll road projects have also been approved.
Uzbekistan to transfer electric and gas networks to private operators in several regions
Electric and gas distribution networks in all regions of Uzbekistan are to be transferred to private operators. A tender in Samarkand region will be launched in October.
Head of State Security Service: Only joint efforts can bring effective results in countering terrorism
Complex military and political processes in the SCO and CIS area require member countries to consolidate efforts to counter terrorism and extremism, chairman of the State Security Service of Uzbekistan Abdusalom Azizov said. He noted the importance of supporting Afghanistan in combating terrorism.
President says protection of human rights and freedoms is “fundamental basis” for combating terrorism
Protection and promotion of human rights and freedoms, along with strict adherence to the rule of law, are a fundamental basis for combating terrorism and extremism, president of Uzbekistan said in his address to the SCO and CIS joint conference in Tashkent.
Uzbekistan celebrates 33 years of independence (photos)
Uzbekistan celebrated the 33rd independence anniversary on 1 September. Speaking at the celebration in Tashkent, president Shavkat Mirziyoyev emphasized the importance of unity, education and continued democratic reforms in the face of global challenges.
President of Uzbekistan pardons 522 convicted, including 19 foreigners
President of Uzbekistan signed a decree pardoning 522 individuals, among them 19 foreign citizens, 56 women, 25 men over 60, 233 young people (including one minor) and 27 persons convicted for participating in banned organizations.
New ambassador of Uzbekistan arrives in South Korea
Alisher Abdusalomov, former head of the secretariat of the Senate chairperson, has been appointed as ambassador of Uzbekistan to South Korea. Previous ambassador Vitaly Fen passed away in June.
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