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OSCE/ODIHR Needs Assessment Mission experts arrive in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan and OSCE/ODIHR have started evaluating the country’s needs for observing the 2024 parliamentary elections. Experts from the Needs Assessment Mission expressed gratitude for the steps taken to incorporate early OSCE/ODIHR recommendations into the electoral legislation and practices.
Russia to start building small nuclear power station in Uzbekistan this summer
Russia will start construction of a small nuclear power station in the Jizzakh region of Uzbekistan this summer. The contract was signed Monday during the visit of Russian president Vladimir Putin to Tashkent.
World Bank to support improvement of quality of social services for vulnerable people in Uzbekistan
The World Bank approved a $100 million concessional loan for Uzbekistan to implement the Innovative Social Protection System for Inclusion of Vulnerable People (INSON) Project.
President of Russia arrives in Uzbekistan on state visit (photos)
President of Russia Vladimir Putin arrived in Tashkent on a state visit. President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev welcomed him at the airport. This is the second state visit of Vladimir Putin after reelection in March. Photos.
Vladimir Putin to make state visit to Uzbekistan
President of Uzbekistan and president of Russia held a telephone conversation. They discussed the preparation for Vladimir Putin’s state visit to the country.
President of Uzbekistan visits Iranian embassy and leaves note in book of condolences
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the Iranian embassy in Tashkent and expressed condolences to the Iranian people over the death of President Ebrahim Raisi. The head of state left a note in the Book of Condolences.
President of Uzbekistan expresses condolences over death of Iran’s president
President of Uzbekistan expressed condolences to Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei over the death of president Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash.
Malaysia’s Petronas to launch two gas processing projects in Uzbekistan
Malaysian oil and gas company Petronas will participate in the implementation of two large gas processing projects in Uzbekistan, minister of investment Laziz Kudratov shared. The company closed its representative office in Uzbekistan 10 years ago and withdrew from all projects.
Senate approves US-Uzbekistan defense agreement on classified information protection
Senators approved a law ratifying the agreement on measures to protect classified military information between Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Defense and the US Department of Defense. The document covers the information exchange, receipt of gratuitous military-technical assistance, and other.
Op-Ed. From bureaucracy to business: Reforming licensing system in Uzbekistan
If the licensing system is not developed properly, it becomes a serious obstacle to doing and developing business in the country. International expert on public services delivery reform, Giorgi Tskhakaia, writes about the right way to reform.
Foreign ministry of Uzbekistan expresses concern over accident with helicopter of Iranian president
Uzbekistan’s Foreign ministry expressed concern over the accident with helicopter carrying president of Iran Ebrahim Raisi. “The Uzbek side expresses its full readiness to provide assistance to our Iranian friends if necessary,” the statement reads.
Needy families in Uzbekistan to receive free solar panels of 1.5−2 kW
About 20,000 needy families in Uzbekistan will receive free solar panels with a capacity of 1.5−2 kW, energy minister Jurabek Mirzamahmudov said.
Uzbekistan Airways leases two A330 aircrafts from Qanot Sharq
State-owned Uzbekistan Airways took a wet-lease of two Airbus A330 aircrafts from the private airline Qanot Sharq. The agreement was signed for one year.
Brightness of all LED advertising screens in Tashkent to be monitored
In response to residents'' complaints, Tashkent administration started inspecting the brightness levels of all LED advertising screens in the city. A preliminary study has revealed that over 90% of screens have a brightness exceeding the norm. Violators are expected to be cut from power supply.
Uzbekistan and Malaysia agree to strengthen multifaceted cooperation
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim discussed expanding cooperation in political, trade, economic, and other spheres. This marks the first visit of the Malaysian leader to Uzbekistan in the past 16 years.
Malaysian Prime Minister to pay official visit to Uzbekistan
Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim will pay a two-day official visit to Uzbekistan. After talks in Tashkent, he will visit Samarkand and Bukhara.
Foreigners to be able to visit Termez international trade center visa-free for up to 15 days
Termez international trade center, a free trade zone, will accept payments in US dollars, euros, Chinese yuan and Russian rubles. Foreign visitors will be able to stay at the center’s territory without an entry visa for up to 15 days.
ELLE magazine set to launch in Uzbekistan
ELLE media brand will make its entry into Uzbekistan’s market. Currently ELLE Oʻzbekiston is hiring employees.
President of Uzbekistan, head of UN Office of Counter-Terrorism discuss cooperation
President of Uzbekistan and UN under-secretary-general for counter-terrorism discussed expansion of cooperation, protection of young people from influence of extremism and terrorism, situation in Afghanistan and other issues.
Regina Maria Castillo becomes new UNICEF representative in Uzbekistan
Regina Maria Castillo became new representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Uzbekistan. Earlier, she served as UNICEF representative in Croatia and Paraguay.
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