The Ministry of Defense of Uzbekistan claimed the sufficiency of the country’s armed forces to ensure its security under the mandate of the Constitution.
MFA of Uzbekistan invited Russian Ambassador Oleg Malginov on the proposal of Zakhar Prilepin, co-chairman of “A Just Russia — For Truth” party, on the annexation of the republic to the Russian Federation and claimed it to be deliberately provocative, negatively affecting the bilateral relations.
Nearly 120 Uzbekistani citizens who tried to illegally enter the United States have been returned home. Most of the citizens attempted to cross the border through Mexico.
President called for turning Uzbek bazaars into postcards of Uzbekistan. He ordered to develop a project of new modern market areas reflecting national culture. Jewelry complexes are planned to be created in each region and increase the number of hotels and guest houses.
Uzbekistan will develop and implement a national strategy against corruption until 2030, President Mirziyoyev said. The Anti-Corruption Agency will study foreign experience and the practice of anti-corruption investigation. Head of state emphasized appreciation toward the mass media’s contribution.
The president of Uzbekistan and the emir of Qatar opened a monument symbolizing the fight against corruption in Tashkent. “The composition implies purity of deeds and thoughts, absolute rejection of corruption,” the press service of the head of the country said.
For the first time in history, the Tashkent City Women Professional Cycling Team from Uzbekistan will compete in all women’s cycling races of the World Tour in 2024. One of the races will be the multiday road cycling event — Tour de France.
WHO reports the average body mass index in Uzbekistan of 26.5 kg per square meter — the highest in Central Asia. By 2060, the economic loss from obesity is expected to increase to $21.6 billion, equivalent to 4.7% of GDP.
Russia is working on the possibility of increasing exports of oil and oil products to Uzbekistan, Russia’s Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov shared. According to him, the results of geological exploration in the republic forecast the discovery of gas fields.
Iranian authorities have canceled the visa regime for citizens of 33 countries, including Uzbekistan. The decision aims to increase the number of tourists and prevent the “Iranophobia campaign,” Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Iran Ezzatollah Zarghami shared.
Two companies from Uzbekistan, Alfa Beta Creative and GFK Logistics Asia, were included in Japan’s sanctions list. Prior to this, both the United States and the European Union imposed sanctions against them.
It is necessary to provide the population with convenient and cheap public transportation to eliminate traffic jams, prevent air pollution and protect the environment, MP Alisher Kadirov stated. He believes the purchase of a private car should be affordable, while its maintenance should be costly.
S&P reports that Uzbekistan copes well with the fallout from Russia’s war in Ukraine. However, potential risks exist. Namely, transferring of state-owned enterprises' debt to the government’s balance sheet, budget deficits, and the challenge of foreseeing policy decisions.
ADB will lend to Uzbekistan $240 million to improve 700 km of rural roads in all regions of the country. The project is expected to improve their capacity, quality, connectivity, and resilience to climate change.
Assistant to President Saida Mirziyoyeva called to end the debate on reforming the Uzbek alphabet. She referred to the word “Uzbekistan” being spelled differently and incorrectly. “Today there is political will, opportunity and conditions to correct historical mistakes,” she noted.
The World Bank has approved $800 million of highly concessional and low-cost loans to Uzbekistan on favorable terms. Those are intended for implementation of reforms to accelerate the transition to a market economy. Funding will be invested into energy, railway, agriculture and other sectors.
In Uzbekistan, 2024 will be a period of transition to an emergency regime of water conservation. The process will be coordinated by Adiz Boboyev, Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance, the president noted. He declared a “peak year for canal lining” as the only solution to water loss.
The UN General Assembly has passed a resolution calling on Israel to withdraw from the Syrian Golan Heights. 91 countries, including Uzbekistan, voted in favor.
In 2023, Uzbekistan intends to launch solar and wind power plants capable of generating 2 GW, and 4 GW in 2024. The president ordered to localize production of cables, generators, inverters, and transformers for the plants. He also announced the allocation of $100 million to electrical industry.
The Legislative Chamber of Uzbekistan adopted a law to improve the road traffic safety system. It included a clause on penalty for online publication of photos and videos of law enforcement officers “for the purpose of discrediting.” Only one deputy publicly opposed it and pointed out the risks.
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