Politics
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”.
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.
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.
All five parties of Uzbekistan approved for participation in parliamentary elections
All five political parties in Uzbekistan received permission from the Central election commission to participate in the October elections of deputies to the Legislative chamber and local councils.
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev to visit Uzbekistan
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will pay a state visit to Uzbekistan on 22−23 August. The presidents of the two countries will hold the first meeting of the Supreme interstate council.
“Central Asia’s today and tomorrow depend on our common efforts” — president of Uzbekistan
Situation around Ukraine and Middle East “directly affects” the development of Central Asia, said president Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the Astana summit. He emphasized that Central Asia’s “today and tomorrow” depend on “common efforts” and willingness to “jointly promote the interests of the region”.
Japan’s prime minister cancels trip to Uzbekistan over “megaquake” advisory
Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida canceled his planned four-day trip to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Mongolia because of a risk of a massive earthquake in Japan. Flags of Uzbekistan and Japan were hung in the streets of Tashkent in anticipation of the visit.
Presidents of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan sign 10-year Strategic partnership program
Presidents of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan held the first session of the High-level interstate council in Astana and signed the 10-year Program of strategic partnership and alliance. They also opened the monument to the Uzbek poet Alisher Navoi in the capital of Kazakhstan.
Climate council to be set up under President of Uzbekistan
The Climate council will be set up under the president of Uzbekistan. It will be the highest consultative body under the president on issues of mitigation and adaptation to climate change.
Italy’s prime minister meets Uzbekistan’s foreign minister on short stop in Tashkent
Prime minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni made a short stop in Tashkent on her flight from China. Foreign minister of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov met her at Tashkent airport.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev to pay state visit to Kazakhstan
President of Uzbekistan will pay a state visit to Kazakhstan on 7−8 August. He will also attend the Consultative meeting of the heads of Central Asian states in Astana on 9 August.
New UNDP resident representative in Uzbekistan appointed
Akiko Fujii has been appointed as new UNDP resident representative in Uzbekistan. She has over 25 years of experience with UNDP, having served as resident representative in the Maldives and deputy resident representative in Vietnam and Fiji multi-country office.
Parliamentary elections to be held in Uzbekistan on 27 October
Elections to the parliament and local councils in Uzbekistan will be held on 27 October. The election campaign starts from 26 July, the Central election commission announced.
Nodir Ganiyev appointed Uzbekistan’s ambassador to France
Nodir Ganiev, who previously served as ambassador of Uzbekistan to Sweden, has been appointed as ambassador to France.
New German ambassador arrives in Uzbekistan
Manfred Huterer, previously German ambassador to Belarus, has been appointed as ambassador to Uzbekistan. Foreign minister Bakhtiyor Saidov received him.
President of Uzbekistan congratulates head of European Commission on re-election
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated Ursula von der Leyen with her re-election as president of the European Commission, expressing hope for strengthening of relations between Uzbekistan and the EU.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev talks over phone with new president of Iran
Shavkat Mirziyoyev and new president of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian discussed development of Uzbek-Iranian relations, implementation of previously reached agreements and the regional agenda during a phone conversation.
President of Kyrgyzstan to pay state visit to Uzbekistan
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov will pay a state visit to Uzbekistan on 18−19 July. Negotiations with president of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and a number of joint events are planned.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev condemns assassination attempt on Donald Trump
President of Uzbekistan strongly condemned the assassination attempt on former US president Donald Trump and wished him a speedy recovery.
Two high-level deputies disagree on return of death penalty in Uzbekistan
Two vice-speakers of the Legislative chamber expressed contrasting opinions on the death penalty. Following the news of a child’s murder in Tashkent, Alisher Qodirov stated that such individuals “should not live”. Odiljon Tojiev argued that the death penalty would not reduce crime rates.
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