Politics
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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