Tashkent metro begins installation of metal detectors at all stations
All metro stations in Tashkent will be equipped with metal detectors. The metro administration said the aim is to “enhance security and improve the quality of service”.
Russian prime minister Mikhail Mishustin to visit Uzbekistan
Prime minister of Russia Mikhail Mishustin will visit Tashkent on an official visit. He will participate in the 5th session of the Joint commission at the level of heads of governments.
President Mirziyoyev meets first president of Kazakhstan Nazarbayev in Bukhara
Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited Bukhara, where he met the first president of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev. They visited a number of sights in the ancient city.
Uzbekistan wins 9th gold at Paralympics, best result in country’s history
Uzbekistan’s performance at the Paris Summer Paralympics has already become the most successful in the country’s history. 21-year-old Tolibboy Yuldashev secured the national team’s ninth gold medal.
New compact ballot papers for October elections to help save over $236,000
The Central Election Commission of Uzbekistan approved the design of ballot papers for October parliamentary elections. The ballots will have various colors for different types of elections, while their compact design should help reduce printing costs by at least $236,000.
Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz to visit Uzbekistan
Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz will visit Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan on 15−17 September and participate in the Central Asia-Germany summit.
Updated plans for construction of first toll roads in Uzbekistan approved
The construction of Tashkent-Samarkand toll road is expected to begin in December. with transfer of management to a private operator by late 2028. The plans for Tashkent-Andijan, Samarkand-Bukhara and other toll road projects have also been approved.
Uzbekistan to transfer electric and gas networks to private operators in several regions
Electric and gas distribution networks in all regions of Uzbekistan are to be transferred to private operators. A tender in Samarkand region will be launched in October.
Head of State Security Service: Only joint efforts can bring effective results in countering terrorism
Complex military and political processes in the SCO and CIS area require member countries to consolidate efforts to counter terrorism and extremism, chairman of the State Security Service of Uzbekistan Abdusalom Azizov said. He noted the importance of supporting Afghanistan in combating terrorism.
President says protection of human rights and freedoms is “fundamental basis” for combating terrorism
Protection and promotion of human rights and freedoms, along with strict adherence to the rule of law, are a fundamental basis for combating terrorism and extremism, president of Uzbekistan said in his address to the SCO and CIS joint conference in Tashkent.
Uzbekistan celebrates 33 years of independence (photos)
Uzbekistan celebrated the 33rd independence anniversary on 1 September. Speaking at the celebration in Tashkent, president Shavkat Mirziyoyev emphasized the importance of unity, education and continued democratic reforms in the face of global challenges.
President of Uzbekistan pardons 522 convicted, including 19 foreigners
President of Uzbekistan signed a decree pardoning 522 individuals, among them 19 foreign citizens, 56 women, 25 men over 60, 233 young people (including one minor) and 27 persons convicted for participating in banned organizations.
New ambassador of Uzbekistan arrives in South Korea
Alisher Abdusalomov, former head of the secretariat of the Senate chairperson, has been appointed as ambassador of Uzbekistan to South Korea. Previous ambassador Vitaly Fen passed away in June.
New ambassador of Israel to Uzbekistan appointed
Foreign minister of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov received the new ambassador of Israel Gideon Lustig. He wished the diplomat productive tenure in the country. The minister also called for the “earliest stabilization of the situation in the Middle East”.
Head of Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences Behzod Yuldashev passes away
President of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan Behzod Yuldashev passed away at the age of 79.
Uzbekistan to open polling stations for parliamentary election in 39 countries
Polling stations for the October parliamentary elections in Uzbekistan will operate in 39 countries. Seven stations will open in Russia, three each in Kazakhstan and China, two each in seven countries, and one station in 29 countries.
ADB launches new 5-year partnership strategy for Uzbekistan
The Asian Development Bank launched a new country partnership strategy for Uzbekistan covering 2024−2028 that will support the country’s reforms to transform into a green and inclusive economy.
Uzbekistan to host 4th World Conference on Creative Economy
The 4th World Conference on Creative Economy will be held in Tashkent on 2−4 October. The event, titled “Inclusive creativity: a shifted reality”, will feature a ministerial meeting, an exhibition and other events.
UzA, Uzbekistan National News Agency, introduces virtual anchor (video)
Uzbekistan’s main state news agency UzA introduced a virtual news anchor named Sobira Kholdorova who will read news in nine languages. Journalist Dildora Abdukhalilova was used as a prototype.
Presidents of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan sign Treaty on allied relations
Presidents of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan held the first meeting of the Supreme interstate council and signed a Treaty on allied relations in Tashkent.
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