President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will visit Azerbaijan on 5−6 July to attend on the informal summit of the Organization of Turkic States. Discussions will focus on building a sustainable future through transport interconnectivity and combating climate change.
President of Uzbekistan sent condolences to president and prime minister of India over numerous victims and injured as a result of a stampede in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Uzbekistan has sent humanitarian aid Kyrgyzstan to help its southern regions affected by heavy flooding. Mudflows have taken away the lives of more than 10 people.
Uzbekistan significantly reduced its gold exports in April and May, according to data from the World Gold Council. The country exported 23 tons of gold in February and March, but this figure plummeted to just 1 ton in the following months.
Several streets and residential areas were covered with water because of a water pipe burst in Tashkent’s northern Yunusabad district early Wednesday. Gazeta.uz correspondents captured the flooded district.
A secret tunnel was discovered on Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan border, presumably used for transportation of contraband goods.
The uniform of Uzbekistan’s Olympic team was presented in Tashkent at a ceremony attended by the prime minister and the Senate chairperson. Like the 2020 Olympic uniform, it was developed by the 7Saber brand.
Japan will grant to Uzbekistan four additional medical mobile containers valued at over $6 million. These containers are equipped with CT scanners, ultrasound machines, X-ray devices and other medical equipment, and can be deployed at remote districts, including during emergencies.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a working visit to Astana, Kazakhstan on 3−4 July to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit and a “SCO Plus” format meeting. UN secretary-general will also be present at the summit.
Oman introduced a 14-day visa-free entry for citizens of Uzbekistan. Those wishing to extend their stay can obtain a visa upon arrival.
Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, shared the outcomes of his trip to Uzbekistan. He expressed pride in the platform’s popularity in the country, noting over 70% of the population and nearly all businesses using it.
WHO regional director for Europe Dr Hans Kluge in interview to Gazeta.uz spoke about his organization’s cooperation with Uzbekistan, importance of investments in healthcare, achievements and challenges in combatting tuberculosis, noncommunicable diseases, and other issues.
UN secretary general António Guterres will start his visit to Uzbekistan Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan on Saturday. He will attend the SCO summit in Astana on 4 July. The head of the UN visited the region in 2017.
About 10 Uzbek citizens died during Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia this year, a source told Gazeta.uz.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev and BYD president Wang Chuanfu discussed plans for BYD’s involvement in the project to develop green transport in Uzbekistan. This includes establishing a research center, developing technical regulations and standards, and producing BYS’s Blade batteries and electric buses.
The first meeting for the construction of small modular reactors (SMRs) took place at the site. During the visit by the first deputy head of Rosatom, a protocol was signed for the contract’s entry into force. Infrastructure work will begin in the fall.
A police officer has been detained in connection with the death of a 43-year-old man at Bekabad police station. Brother of the deceased informed Gazeta.uz that eight officers were involved in the incident that led to the death.
The country’s president visited BYD Uzbekistan Factory in the Jizzakh region and signed the first cars off the assembly line. The plant now produces two car models, with an annual capacity of 50,000 units initially, expected to reach 500,000 units by the third stage.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated the press and media workers with their professional holiday (27 June). He noted that “liberalization of the information sector and its development are priority tasks in building New Uzbekistan”.
Authorities of Uzbekistan plan to allow export of poultry meat and give incentives to businesses in this sector. Besides, genetic technologies are expected to be introduced in poultry breeding together with a US company.
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