National action plan for health security in Uzbekistan presented
The National action plan for health security for 2024−2028 was presented in Tashkent. It aims to improve the country’s preparedness to respond to public health emergencies.
President of Uzbekistan receives new ambassadors
President of Uzbekistan received credentials from new ambassadors of India, the Republic of Korea, Mongolia, Germany, Israel and the European Union.
Uzbekistan knocked out of Futsal World Cup at home
Uzbekistan lost to Costa Rica in a dramatic final group stage match at the home Futsal World Cup. The national team finished last in the group, bringing its participation in the tournament to an end.
USAID invests additional $6.1 million to support education in Uzbekistan
USAID added $6.1 million to its Development Objective Grant Agreement signed with Preschool and School Education Ministry, raising total amount to over $47 million. Funds will be used to improve the skills of elementary school students and to preparing youth in grades 8−11 for future work.
ADB approves $300 mln loan to Uzbekistan for microfinance development
The Asian Development Bank loaned Uzbekistan $300 million to increase access to finance for underbanked microenterprises.
Four dead in new incident at M-25 gas field in southern Uzbekistan
Four workers died following a new accident at the M-25 (25 Years of Independence) gas field in Uzbekistan’s Surkhandarya region on Tuesday. Two days earlier, the operating company said the hydrogen sulfide leak, which had started on 1 September, had been contained.
“Uzbekistan is interested in Germany’s developing cooperation with Central Asia” — president
President of Uzbekistan proposed adopting a long-term concept of regional partnership with Germany, developing transport corridors with Europe and launching an energy dialogue at the Central Asia — Germany summit in Astana.
Uzbekistan, US sign memorandum to strengthen cooperation on critical minerals
Uzbekistan and the US signed a memorandum of understanding in Tashkent to strengthen cooperation on critical minerals.
Olaf Scholz: Uzbekistan is “a very important partner” for Germany
“Uzbekistan is a very important partner for Germany, also for the near future”, German chancellor Olaf Scholz said after talks with president Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Samarkand. During his first visit to Uzbekistan, a migration agreement and other documents were signed.
Customs bodies of Uzbekistan, US sign mutual assistance agreement
Heads of customs bodies of Uzbekistan and the US signed a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement, aimed at enhancing border security, facilitating trade and combatting transnational crime.
Judge decides to close hearings in former agriculture minister case, journalists walk out
Hearings in agriculture minister Aziz Voitov and 49 others' case will be closed. Despite disagreement from lawyers and defendants, the judge made the decision citing disclosure of official documents. Earlier, Anti-corruption Agency also called for transparency of the process.
Gastronomic festival Delicious Uzbekistan to be held in Tashkent
Gastronomic festival Delicious Uzbekistan will be held in Tashkent’s Navruz park on 21−22 September.
Poverty reduction to become “nationwide movement” in Uzbekistan — president Mirziyoyev
Poverty reduction will now become “a nationwide movement”, president of Uzbekistan said. He noted that the reasons for falling into poverty are different, so the approaches should also be different. A program “From poverty to prosperity” is being developed, he added.
Efforts underway to contain hydrogen sulfide leak at gas well in southern Uzbekistan
A hydrogen sulfide leak at the “25 Years of Independence” gas field in Surkhandarya has led to evacuation of the local population. Works to contain the leak are expected to start soon, Emergency Ministry representative said.
Photo report: Inside Uzbekistan’s first school accessible to children with disabilities
School No. 298 in Tashkent has become the first inclusive school in Uzbekistan. It has been adapted for children with disabilities: fitted with ramps, an elevator, handrails, tactile tiles and accessible facilities. Teachers have been trained to support children with special needs.
President of Uzbekistan receives prime minister of Russia
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Russian prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin discussed expansion of cooperation between the countries. Mikhail Mishustin also met Saida Mirziyoyeva, aide to president of Uzbekistan.
Prime ministers of Uzbekistan and Russia discuss cooperation in Tashkent
Uzbekistan is “always ready for close and constructive interaction with Russia”, prime minister Abdulla Aripov said at the joint commission meeting. Russian prime minister Mikhail Mishustin proposed collaborating in production of polymers, civilian drones and railway engineering, among others.
Honorary consulate of Uzbekistan opens in Turkey’s Trabzon
The honorary consulate of Uzbekistan opened in Trabzon, Turkey. Earlier, such missions were opened in Bursa, Adana and Antalya provinces.
Summer season in Uzbekistan was warmer than average this year — Uzhydromet
The last month of summer in Uzbekistan was among the three warmest Augusts during all years of observations. The whole summer season was warmer than normal, but without record highs.
Rights of persons with disabilities to access justice and stand for election enshrined in the law
The law “On the rights of persons with disabilities” was amended to enshrine their right to equal access to justice, participation in the social and political life of the state, and the right to vote and be elected.
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