Magnus Carlsen: ‘In blitz, I am a significant favorite. In rapid chess, many can win, including Nodirbek'
In Samarkand, the 2023 World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships commenced with a press conference and opening ceremony. Reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen regards himself as a “significant favorite” in blitz, recognizing the potential of many players, including Nodirbek, in rapid chess.
Chairperson of Senate: ‘Uzbekistan will never be anyone’s colony
Uzbekistan “will never be anyone’s colony,” head of Senate Tanzila Narbayeva stated at a meeting with young people in Tashkent.
By 2030, share of women in leadership roles within state bodies and state-owned enterprises in Uzbekistan must reach 30%
At least 30% of leadership roles in state bodies by 2030 should be occupied by women, according to a document signed by president of Uzbekistan. Female clothing manufacturers will get partial rent coverage, others will be supported with futures for purchasing manufactured products.
National commission on issues of combating human trafficking and decent work being established
The national commission on combating human trafficking and forced labor of Uzbekistan has been transformed into the National commission on the issues of combating human trafficking and decent work. Its tasks have been expanded to deal with irregular labor migration and other issues.
President orders to establish patronage as 'consistently operating system'
Friends Club has allocated 85 billion Uzbek soums to cultural institutions in Uzbekistan, the president stated. He emphasized the importance of transforming the patronage movement into a consistently functioning system.
Defense and security expenditures of Uzbekistan increase by 3.2 trillion soums in 2023
Defense and security expenditures of Uzbekistan for the year 2023 have been increased by 3.2 trillion soums, according to an updated state budget. This has been achieved by cutting other expenditures.
‘Powerful centers which once used to protect their interests through diplomacy now resort to confrontation,' says Shavkat Mirziyoyev
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev commented on the international situation. “We are witnessing powerful world centers, which once used to protect their goals and interests through diplomacy and politics, now resorting to open pressure, confrontation and conflicts.”
World Bank: remittances from Russia to Uzbekistan gradually decrease
According to the World Bank estimates, the volume of remittances from Russia to Uzbekistan is gradually decreasing. The number of Uzbekistani labor migrants in the Russian Federation decreases, the exchange rate of the Uzbek soum against the ruble strengthens and inflation in Russia is on the rise.
‘Prilepin's opinion does not even remotely reflect official position of Russian Federation,' Russian MFA claims
Russian MFA spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Zakhar Prilepin’s words on Uzbekistan’s annex to Russia “do not even remotely reflect the official position of the Russian Federation.” Earlier, Russian Ambassador to Uzbekistan Oleg Malginov expressed the same perspective.
Ministry of Defense of Uzbekistan asserts sufficiency of armed forces to ensure security of the country
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 summons Russian ambassador on Prilepin’s commentary on country’s annexation to Russia
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.
Almost 120 Uzbekistani citizens deported from the U.S. following immigration violations
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.
Uzbekistan aims to turn bazaars into 'modern establishments that reflect national culture'
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.
President Mirziyoyev: 'Corruption has brought even most powerful states to brink of abyss'
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.
Monument symbolizing fight against corruption presented in Tashkent
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.
Female cyclists from Uzbekistan to make their debut Tour de France appearance
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.
Uzbekistan’s economic damage from obesity expected to rise to 4.7% of GDP by 2060
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 wants to increase oil supplies to Uzbekistan
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.
Iran introduces visa-free regime for citizens of Uzbekistan
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.
Japan imposes sanctions on two companies from Uzbekistan
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.
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