Politics
Uzbek President signs legislation to protect women and minors from violence
The President signed legislation aimed at protecting women and minors from violence, according to Saida Mirziyoyeva. The legislation not only criminalizes domestic abuse, harassment, and stalking, but also precludes those convicted of sexual violence from receiving parole or leniency in sentencing.
“They will be in jail from call to call.” Senator on the abolition of parole for fraud
In Uzbekistan, those convicted of fraud by stealing billions from people or the government serve only a third of their sentence, are released and continue spending the “stashed money,” Senator Shukhrat Chulliyev said. Under the new amendments, they will now “serve from call to call,” he said.
Uzbek Senate approves amendments to strengthen anti-corruption legislation
Uzbek Senate approves legislative amendments aimed at combating corruption, introducing a new term “corruption offences” and increasing penalties for those crimes. The move is aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability.
The war could end today, if Putin decided so — Secretary of State
Antony Blinken stated in Tashkent that war in Ukraine could be ended with one decision by Putin. He also shared his thoughts on what kind of peace could be considered just in this conflict and accused China of advancing Russian propaganda and supporting its interests in international organizations.
The stronger the collaboration among Central Asian countries, the stronger that market’s going to be — Antony Blinken
The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke on the need of diversifying trade and increasing cooperation among Central Asian countries. He also commended the work of governments of the region in preventing circumvention of sanctions against Russia.
Creating environment for free media is the best answer to propaganda — U.S. Secretary of State
The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke to journalists in Tashkent and noted the need for an independent and open media environment to deal with foreign propaganda and misinformation. “Let people make up their minds about what’s right and wrong,” he said.
OSCE ambassadors on strengthening security in Central Asia
Ambassadors to the OSCE representing France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States, who recently visited Uzbekistan and other countries of Central Asia, reflect on promoting the concept of comprehensive security in the region.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev expresses condolences to UAE
President of Uzbekistan sent condolences to President of UAE in connection with the death of representatives of this country’s mission in Kandahar.
Capitals of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan to expand cooperation
Hokim of Tashkent and ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Uzbekistan discussed cooperation between the capitals of the two countries.
Foreign minister of Uzbekistan recieves new ambassador of Egypt
Abdulaziz Kamilov received newly appointed ambassador of Egypt Amani al-Itr.
Uzbekistan postpones visa abolishment for tourists
President of Uzbekistan signed a decree postponing abolishment of visas for tourists until 2021.
Hokim of Uchtepa district appointed
Former head of Mahalla Charity Fund Jovdathon Inagamov was appointed hokim of Uchtepa district of Tashkent.
Ruslanbek Davletov becomes first deputy state advisor of President
Former first deputy minister of Justice Ruslanbek Davletov was appointed first deputy state adviser of President of Uzbekistan.
Heads of Uzbekistan, South Korea hold telephone conversation
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Acting President of South Korea Hwang Kyo-ahn held a telephone conversation.
Kabul Tursunov appointed hokim of Navoi region
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited Navoi region.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev expresses condolences to Vladimir Putin
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev expressed condolences to President of Russia in connection with crash of Tu-154 plane in Sochi.
President of Uzbekistan receives foreign minister of Kazakhstan
President of Uzbekistan receives foreign minister of Kazakhstan, who arrived in Tashkent on a working visit.
Hokim of Tashkent visits Almaty
Heads of Tashkent and Almaty discussed strengthening of trade and cultural relations.
President of Uzbekistan expresses condolences to Vladimir Putin
Shavkat Mirziyoyev sent condolences to Vladimir Putin in connection with assassination of Russian ambassador to Turkey.
New head of State Customs Committee appointed
Muidjon Tohiriy has been appointed head of the State Customs Committee of Uzbekistan.
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