Uzbekistan to introduce alternatives to detention for young offenders
On World Children’s Day, UNICEF, Uzbekistan’s National Center for Human Rights and children’s ombudsperson called for the adoption of alternative justice measures for children, replacing detention with counseling, mediation and support.
Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Belgium Gayrat Fozilov appointed ambassador to Netherlands
Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Belgium Gayrat Fozilov has also been appointed ambassador to the Netherlands.
First ambassador of Uzbekistan accredited in Cuba
Uzbekistan’s permanent representative to the UN Ulugbek Lapasov has been accredited as the country’s first ambassador to Cuba. The countries established diplomatic relations 18 year ago — in 2006.
2025 to be declared as Year of environmental protection and green economy in Uzbekistan
The president proposed declaring 2025 in Uzbekistan as the Year of environmental protection and green economy in his speech at the Legislative Chamber. The government will develop a state program aimed at addressing the key objectives outlined in the year’s theme.
Abdulla Aripov reappointed as prime minister of Uzbekistan
Deputies of Uzbekistan approved Abdulla Aripov to continue serving as prime minister. His candidature was proposed by president Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
Mirziyoyev honors two Russian artists, while Putin awards two Uzbekistani singers
President of Uzbekistan awarded the Dostlik (Friendship) order to Russian film actor Sergey Bezrukov and ballet dancer Andris Liepa. President of Russia honored Uzbekistani singers Farrukh Zakirov and Sevara Nazarkhan with the Druzhba (Friendship) order.
ADB approves $250 million loan to support Uzbekistan’s climate resilience reforms
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $250 million loan to Uzbekistan to support its transition to a low-carbon economy, focusing on sectors such as transportation and energy, while enhancing the climate resilience of water resources and agriculture.
Government of Uzbekistan resigns following election of new parliament
The Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan has resigned in accordance following the election of the new parliament. By the decree of the president, the cabinet will continue its duties until a new government is formed.
Tanzila Narbayeva re-elected as chairperson of Senate of Uzbekistan
Tanzila Narbayeva was re-elected as chairperson of Uzbekistan’s Senate for the third term. She has led the upper house since 2019. Sodiq Safoyev was re-elected as first deputy chairperson, and Amanbay Orynbaev as deputy chairperson of the Senate.
President of Uzbekistan signs law on undesirable foreigners
President of Uzbekistan signed amendments to the law related to designating foreigners “undesirable”. The government has one month to approve the relevant procedure.
Concerns voiced over growing “pharmacy drug addiction” among youth
The head of the National Drug Control Center Ravshan Mamatov said drug-related crimes in Uzbekistan increased twofold over the past five years. He highlighted the widespread “pharmacy drug addiction” among the youth and called for regional cooperation to combat it.
President of Uzbekistan calls for energizing the opposition in parliament
In the new era, parliament must evolve into a people’s house, with its lower chamber fostering ideas, competition and debates, president of Uzbekistan told the newly elected Legislative Chamber. He called for energizing the opposition in the parliament.
Nuriddin Ismoilov re-elected as speaker of Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan
Nuriddin Ismoilov has been elected speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan for the third time. He has headed the parliament’s lower house since 2015. Deputies also elected two vice-speakers. Previously, the number of vice-speakers was seven.
President of Uzbekistan appoints 9 senators
President of Uzbekistan appointed 9 senators in addition to the 56 elected ones. Six of them had been appointed by the head of the state after the previous (2019) parliamentary elections.
Germany to grant Uzbekistan additional €3 million for green industrialization
Uzbekistan will receive an additional €3 million grant from the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) as part of a project to support the private sector in green industrialization.
Facade of historic Sher-Dor Madrasah in Samarkand to be restored with US support
Uzbekistan’s Cultural Heritage Agency’s proposal to conserve Sher-Dor Madrasah on Samarkand’s historic Registan Square has won a $500,000 US Ambassador’s Fund grant. The funding will enable facade restoration, with international experts brought in to lead the project.
Nine individuals suspected of raping schoolgirl in Samarkand region
Nine individuals, including a former prosecutor’s office employee, are suspected of kidnapping and raping a schoolgirl in Samarkand region. Eight of them have been detained, Prosecutor General’s Office of Uzbekistan said.
Masdar to build another wind power plant in Uzbekistan
Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan and UAE-based Masdar signed a contract at the COP29 conference in Baku to build a 1,000 MW wind power plant in Uchquduq district of Navoi region. The plant is expected to generate 3.5 billion kWh of electricity annually.
Uzbekistan could export 10−15 billion kWh of electricity to Europe by 2030 — deputy energy minister
The cost of the “green energy corridor” to Europe is estimated at over $2 billion, deputy minister of energy Umid Mamadaminov said. By 2030, Uzbekistan plans to export 10−15 billion kWh to European countries.
Milliy Tiklanish party drafts law to ban LGBT propaganda
Leader of Milliy Tiklanish (National Revival) party Alisher Kadirov announced that a draft law to ban LGBT propaganda in Uzbekistan was in development. The party told Gazeta.uz that the proposal was still in its early stages.
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