Politics
Senate passes the law “On conflict of interest.” Key takeaways
The Senate of Uzbekistan passed the law “On conflict of interests.” It stipulates the concept “conflict of interest” and liabilities. Next is President’s approval.
President of Uzbekistan appoints director of National Social Protection Agency
Shavkat Mirziyoyev appointed Mansurbek Olloyorov as his advisor on social protection and the director of the newly created National Social Protection Agency under the President, a day after announcing the creation of the agency in his election speech.
Uzbekistan expresses concern with North Korea’s launch of spy satellite
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan in a statement expressed concern with North Korea’s spy satellite launch. “We stand for rejection of testing of all types of weapons of mass destruction,” reads the text.
Milliy Tiklanish party endorses Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s candidacy
The Milliy Tiklanish party announced its support for Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the incumbent President, for the early presidential elections. The party leader Alisher Kadirov said that this decision was in the best interest of the state, the people and the party.
UzLiDeP endorses Shavkat Mirziyoyev as its presidential candidate
UzLiDeP endorsed Shavkat Mirziyoyev as a presidential candidate in the upcoming early presidential elections. In his programme, he spoke of “megaprojects” in industry, the creation of the National Social Protection Agency, an increase in car production to 1 million, and more.
Ecological Party endorses Abdushukur Khamzaev as presidential candidate
Abdushukur Khamzaev was confirmed as the presidential candidate of the Ecological Party for the upcoming elections. In his programme, he proposed to ban single-use plastic and polyethylene containers, electronic cigarette imports, and petrol car sales and imports from 2030 and more.
SDP Adolat endorses Robakhon Makhmudova as presidential candidate
The Adolat party endorsed Robakhon Makhmudova as Uzbekistan’s presidential candidate and approved her programme. Her election programme includes the development of the Social State 2030 programme, agricultural risk insurance, improvement of road infrastructure and others.
PDPU endorses its presidential candidate and his programme
The People’s Democratic Party of Uzbekistan approved Ulugbek Inoyatov as its presidential candidate for the early elections. The party’s congress also endorsed his programme, which includes a tax on luxury property, introduction of jury trials and other measures.
President of Uzbekistan congratulates Erdogan on decisive victory in election
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his victory in Sunday’s presidential election. The two leaders also discussed ways to enhance Uzbek-Turkish relations and expand multifaceted cooperation.
Uzbekistan and Singapore strengthen bilateral ties in historic visit
President of Singapore Halimah Yacob visited Uzbekistan, where she held talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The sides discussed bolstering trade, investment, cultural exchanges, and regional integration. Key agreements were signed, further cementing cooperation in various sectors.
President of Uzbekistan calls for new economic dialogue at CA-China summit
At the CA-China summit in Xi’an, the President of Uzbekistan proposed aligning the national development strategies of the six countries, creating a “new economic dialogue”, boosting interconnectivity and doubling trade with China by 2030.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Xi Jinping meet in Xi’an, sign 41 documents
President of Uzbekistan met with his Chinese counterpart in Xi’an to discuss bilateral cooperation. The two leaders adopted a program for the development of a comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era between the two countries for 2023−2027 and signed 41 documents, covering various areas.
CEC allows all five parties to participate in Uzbekistan’s early presidential election
All five political parties in Uzbekistan received permission from the Central Election Commission to participate in the early presidential elections scheduled on July 9.
Milliy Tiklanish party joins UzLiDeP in endorsing Shavkat Mirziyoyev for president
The Democratic Party of Uzbekistan Milliy Tiklanish (National Revival) announced that it would not run its own candidate in the upcoming presidential election and instead support the incumbent head of the state Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who was nominated by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (UzLiDep).
UzLiDep nominates Shavkat Mirziyoyev as presidential candidate
The Liberal Democratic Party of Uzbekistan (UzLiDEP) nominates Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the incumbent head of state, as a presidential candidate.
Adolat SDP nominates Robakhon Mahmudova as its presidential candidate
The Adolat Social Democratic Party nominates Robakhon Makhmudova, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Court, as a presidential candidate on July 9 elections. Since judges have no right to engage in political activities, the Supreme Qualification Collegium of Judges suspended her judicial powers.
PDPU nominates Ulugbek Inoyatov for presidential elections
The People’s Democratic Party of Uzbekistan nominated its leader Ulugbek Inoyatov as a presidential candidate. He was the Minister of Public Education from 2013−2018.
Ecological Party of Uzbekistan to nominate its leader for presidential elections
The Ecological Party of Uzbekistan announced its intention to nominate the party leader, Abdushukur Khamzaev, as a presidential candidate for the early elections on July 9. Khamzaev is a former forestry official and researcher who became party chairman last December.
Majority-proportional electoral system to be introduced in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan plans to introduce a majoritarian-proportional (mixed) electoral system for the formation of the deputy corps of the Legislative Chamber and local kengashes.
CEC announces start of presidential election campaign in Uzbekistan
The campaign for the early presidential election, which will take place on July 9, was officially launched by the Central Election Commission of Uzbekistan. The deadline for registering candidates is June 6.
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