Uzbekistan plans to introduce a majoritarian-proportional (mixed) electoral system for the formation of the deputy corps of the Legislative Chamber and local kengashes.
The European Union is considering new sanctions over Russia’s war in Ukraine. According to Reuters sources, the sanctions may target companies from China, Iran, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan that help Russia circumvent sanctions already imposed.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry called the participation of CIS leaders in the Victory Day parade in Moscow an “unfriendly act towards Ukraine,” whose people are “fighting for their survival and freedom.”
The campaign for the early presidential election, which will take place on July 9, was officially launched by the Central Election Commission of Uzbekistan. The deadline for registering candidates is June 6.
President Mirziyoyev arrived in Moscow on a working visit to participate in the celebrations for the 78th anniversary of the victory in World War II, where he held talks with President Putin to discuss promoting cooperation projects and continuing cultural and humanitarian exchanges.
The Central Election Commission and political parties in Uzbekistan begun preparations for early presidential elections scheduled for 9 July. The CEC plans to announce the start of the election campaign on 10 May. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced the early election on May 8.
Early presidential elections in Uzbekistan will be held on 9 July, 2023.
The President of Uzbekistan called the media and journalists “the most influential force conveying the voice and opinion of the people to the general public and state authorities.” He spoke about the guarantees of freedom for media and reminded them of their responsibility.
The President called for an early presidential election in Uzbekistan. He explained the reasons for “giving up” the remaining 3.5 years of his presidential term.
“Uzbekistan is a secular state, and it will remain so,” the President said. “Our society will never tolerate any kind of radicalisation or the use of religion for political purposes,” he stressed.
“The law is sacred, a just decision must always be made — this idea must become the rule of life for every member of society, especially public officials,” said the president of Uzbekistan. He acknowledged that implementing the principle of the rule of law will not be easy.
The President of Uzbekistan called the referendum on the new constitution a historic event. He stressed that the people “once again demonstrated in practice their commitment to the ideas of democracy, freedom and equality, social justice and unity”.
Uzbekistan enacted a constitutional law that allows the President and Parliament to call early elections for the head of state and the legislative bodies. The law stipulates that when the President appoints early presidential elections, they must be held within two months.
Uzsuvta’minot secured a €200 million loan and grant from Germany’s KfW Bank to improve drinking water and sewerage services in Surkhandarya and Ferghana regions. Aqua Consult Ingenieur also signed a memorandum for a sewerage project in Samarkand’s regional centres.
“Uzbekistan must be associated with stability, reliability and predictability for foreign investors. We are ready to create all conditions for every German businessman to feel free and confident in our country,” Shavkat Mirziyoyev told German business leaders at a meeting in Berlin.
The Presidents of Uzbekistan and Germany held talks in Berlin, discussing priority areas of cooperation. Germany expressed readiness to support regional connectivity projects, including the EU’s Global Gateway initiative. The Goethe Institute is expected to expand activities to Uzbekistan’s regions.
The President of Uzbekistan held talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin. During the visit 16 intergovernmental and interdepartmental documents in various spheres, including economics, trade, finance, education, science, and innovation, were signed.
Uzbekistan signed a loan agreement worth €45 million and a grant agreement worth €5.5 million with Germany’s KfW Development Bank to support the country’s healthcare system digitalisation.
To safeguard the environment, Uzbekistan established an inter-agency working group on tailings safety and the prevention of accidental water pollution. The initiative is supported by the UNECE and the Swiss government.
The new Ambassador of Uzbekistan to the United States, Furkat Sidikov, presented his credentials to President Joe Biden.
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