Uzbekistan extends electricity export agreement with Afghanistan for 2025
Companies of Uzbekistan and Afghanistan extended an agreement for electricity supplies to Afghanistan in 2025. Energy minister Jurabek Mirzamahmudov also addressed the construction of the Surkhan-Puli-Khumri power transmission line in Afghanistan.
Citizen of Uzbekistan detained in Moscow on suspicion of killing Russian general
Russia’s Investigative Committee announced the arrest of a citizen of Uzbekistan for a terrorist attack in Moscow that killed general Igor Kirillov and his assistant. Authorities claim the suspect confessed during interrogation to being “recruited by Ukrainian intelligence services”.
ADB to support preschool education in Uzbekistan through private sector
ADB will provide advisory support to Uzbekistan in implementing public-private partnership projects to develop 500 preschools across five regions. Similar support is already being provided for the development of 100 kindergartens in Samarkand region.
Four dead after explosion at gas filling station in Ferghana
Four people died as a result of explosion at a gas filling station in Ferghana on Monday. About 10 are under doctors' supervision. The police announced the detention of five suspects.
State banks to secure $1 billion in loans for family entrepreneurship in Uzbekistan
Nine state banks in Uzbekistan will secure $1 billion in loans to support the family entrepreneurship program in 2025, the president said. Additionally, banks will offer unconditional loans of 300 million soums to bolster small businesses.
Embassy of Uzbekistan in Russia to introduce position of Interior Ministry representative
Embassy of Uzbekistan in Moscow will establish a new post of first secretary — representative of Interior Ministry. The position is aimed to ensure timely protection of Uzbekistan citizens' rights and interests while fostering collaboration with Russian law enforcement agencies in combating crime.
Tashkent Metro awards first millionth daily passenger
For the first time, Tashkent Metro served 1 million passengers in a single day. The millionth passenger was awarded a transport card granting free access to the capital’s public transportation for one year.
Emin Agalarov plans to build Sea Breeze Uzbekistan tourist center at Charvak reservoir
Azerbaijani entrepreneur Emin Agalarov presented Sea Breeze Uzbekistan project to president of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Planned on the shores of Charvak water reservoir, the 500−700 hectare center will feature recreational areas, hotels, residential complexes and other amenities.
Shavkat Ayupov elected president of Uzbekistan’s Academy of Sciences
Doctor of physical and mathematical sciences and senator Shavkat Ayupov was elected president of the Academy of Sciences. Prior to this, he served as director of the academy’s Institute of Mathematics.
Abbosbek Fayzullayev named Uzbekistan’s footballer of the year
Midfielder Abbosbek Fayzullayev wasnamed Uzbekistan’s footballer of the year, with Husniddin Nishonov honored as top futsal player and Diyorakhon Khabibullayeva as best female footballer. Timur Kapadze was recognized as coach of the year.
Citizen of Uzbekistan covering events in Syria declared wanted
The State Security Service launched a criminal case against a 30-year-old Uzbekistani national Khudoyar Nuriddinov, named a member of an international terrorist organization, who has been publishing videos about the situation in Syria. He was declared wanted.
Competition Committee orders taxi services in Uzbekistan to refund unjustified overcharges to passengers
Competition Promotion and Сonsumer Protection Committee said it had received complaints from citizens about poor quality of taxi services, billing issues, rude driver behavior and unjustified price hikes. The agency outlined the measures it has taken in response.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Vladimir Putin discuss situation in Syria and Ukraine
Presidents of Uzbekistan and Russia discussed the development of relations between the countries over a phone call and exchanged views on the situation in Syria and Ukraine.
Timur Ishmetov becomes new head of Central Bank of Uzbekistan
Timur Ishmetov, former minister of finance, first deputy chairperson of the Central Bank and advisor to the president, became the new chairperson of the Central Bank. He succeeded Mamarizo Nurmuratov, who served as head of the regulator from June 2017.
Work and Travel participants from Uzbekistan to receive loans for travel expenses
President of Uzbekistan instructed Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ease visa terms with the UK, Germany and other countries for citizens seeking education abroad. Additionally, the head of Youth Affairs Agency announced loans for travel expenses for Work and Travel participants.
Uzbekistan proposes 10-year extension of duty-free export benefits to EU
The government of Uzbekistan proposed to the EU a 10-year extension of the GSP+ trade preference system, along with an expanded list of goods eligible for duty-free export. Discussions also included revising import quotas for rolled metal and aligning products of Uzbekistan with European standards.
Uzbekistan concludes WTO negotiations with Pakistan and Thailand
Uzbekistan finalized bilateral negotiations with Pakistan and Thailand as part of its accession process to the WTO. “We welcome Uzbekistan to the WTO soon and are certain that this membership will bring greater trade and investment to Uzbekistan,” representative of Thailand said.
President of Uzbekistan pardons 483 convicts ahead of Constitution Day
In honor of Constitution Day, president of Uzbekistan granted pardons to 483 individuals, including 25 foreign nationals, 32 women, 5 men over 60, 274 people under 30 (including 104 minors) and 6 individuals involved in activities of banned organizations.
Quarter of 4th and 8th graders lack basic understanding of subjects, TIMSS-2023 study reveals
The TIMSS 2023 study of education quality in mathematics and science has shown that 4th and 8th graders in Uzbekistan score low in these subjects. The analysis also highlights a correlation between factors like attendance, parental status, school discipline and others with academic performance.
President proposes to renovate areas along railway line from Tashkent to Hojikent
President of Uzbekistan traveled aboard a new Russian-made electric train from Tashkent to Hojikent and said that areas along the railway should be included in 2025 renovation program. He also ordered straightening the winding sections of the route to increase frequency of daily express service.
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