Politics
10 people sentenced to up to 23 years for attempted assassination of ex-official Komil Allamjonov
Military Court of Uzbekistan sentenced 10 people for attempted assassination of Komil Allamjonov, former Presidential Administration official, to up to 23 years in prison. Among the convicted are Javlon Yunusov, extradited from Korea, and Tashkent’s ex-first deputy police chief Doniyor Tashkhojayev.
Uzbekistan appoints first ambassador to Iceland
Ravshan Usmanov, Uzbekistan’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, has also become the country’s first ambassador to Iceland. The two countries established diplomatic relations in 1997.
Switzerland to return another $182 milion in Gulnara Karimova’s assets to Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan and Switzerland signed a new agreement on the return of assets of Gulnara Karimova, daughter of first president of Uzbekistan. Switzerland is set to transfer an additional $182 million to the people of Uzbekistan through the UN’s Multi-Partner Trust Fund, Uzbekistan Vision 2030.
Uzbekistan and Malaysia announce launch of “period of innovative development” for joint partnership
President of Uzbekistan and prime minister of Malaysia agreed to designate 2025−2026 as the period for innovative development in joint partnership. A Strategic Dialogue platform for Foreign Ministers, a Preferential Trade Agreement and Industrial Cooperation Program are among announced deals.
“We have the will, you have technologies”. President invites Malaysian companies to invest in Uzbekistan
President of Uzbekistan announced the establishment of a special economic zone in Tashkent region for Malaysian entrepreneurs, offering full incentives. He invited them to invest in the country, assuring that each project would be supported by a separate government resolution.
Uzbekistan to adopt Concept of State Policy in Religious Affairs
The deputies approved the draft law on the Concept of State Policy on Ensuring Freedom of Conscience and in Religious Affairs. Based on “historical experience and universal values”, the document aims to uphold principles of secularism of the state and foster conditions for the country’s progress.
President of Uzbekistan to pay official visit to Malaysia
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay an official visit to Malaysia on 4−5 February. He will hold talks with prime minister Anwar Ibrahim, meet top executives of Malaysian companies and participate in a joint business forum and other events.
It is time to transition to resource-efficient economic model — president of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan plans to increase the share of renewable energy in its total power generation from 16% to 26% this year, with $300 million allocated to support low-carbon projects. The president emphasized that it is time to transition to a resource-efficient economic model.
President of Uzbekistan sends condolences to US president over plane crash
President of Uzbekistan sent condolences to president of US in connection with numerous human casualties resulting form the collision of an airplane and a helicopter near Ronald Reagan Airport in Washington.
37% more officials were brought to criminal responsibility in Uzbekistan in 2024
More than 4,900 officials in Uzbekistan were brought to criminal responsibility in 2024, 37.2% more than in 2023. The damage their actions caused is estimated at $278.5 million, 2.3 times more than in the previous year.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulates Alexandr Lukashenko on presidential election victory
President of Uzbekistan congratulated Alexandr Lukashenko on his victory in the presidential election in Belarus. The message stated that the “high voter turnout and election results confirmed the strong trust of Belarusian people in the incumbent president”.
Presidents of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan meet in Amirsoy
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov visited Amirsoy ski resort in Tashken region, where he met with president of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. They discussed cooperation and agreed to jointly promote resort and recreation projects. Japarov expressed admiration for the resort’s high standards.
First EU-Central Asia summit to be held in Samarkand in April
The first EU-Central Asia summit will be held in Samarkand in April. It was postponed from 2024 to 2025 due to the formation of a new EU government last year.
Uzbekistan and Russia sign five-year military partnership program
Uzbekistan and Russia signed a cooperation plan between their defense ministries for 2025 and a strategic military partnership program for 2026−2030.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev sends condolences to Recep Erdogan
President of Uzbekistan sent condolences to president of Türkiye following the loss of lives in a fire at a ski resort in Bolu province. According to latest data, 66 people died and 51 others were injured. No Uzbekistani citizens are among the victims or injured.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulates Donald Trump and invites him to Uzbekistan
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated Donald Trump on his official inauguration as US president. He emphasized Uzbekistan’s interest in strengthening long-term cooperation with the US and invited Trump to come to Uzbekistan on a visit.
Uzbekistan and UAE establish strategic partnership
Following talks between presidents of Uzbekistan and the UAE, a Declaration on the Establishment of a Strategic Partnership was signed. Additionally, intergovernmental agreements were concluded on mutual investment promotion and protection, as well as financial and technical cooperation.
New ambassador of Belarus to Uzbekistan appointed
First deputy minister of industry of Belarus Alexandr Ogorodnikov was appointed as the country’s new ambassador to Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan’s state bodies ordered to cut spending on vehicles, furniture and office equipment
President of Uzbekistan instructed ministries, agencies and hokimiyats to implement measures aimed at saving and enhancing the efficiency of budgetary funds in 2025, prohibiting proposals for salary increases, purchases of official vehicles and expensive furniture or office supplies.
President of Uzbekistan to pay official visit to UAE
President of Uzbekistan will pay an official visit to the UAE from 13 to 16 January. He will meet with the country’s leadership, take part in the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week summit and visit Dubai.
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