Politics
President of Uzbekistan receives head of Chinese parliament
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and head of Chinese зarliament Zhao Leji discussed China’s support in the reform program in Uzbekistan, cooperation between the two countries in education and other issues.
State funding for political parties to be increased in Uzbekistan
President of Uzbekistan signed amendments to the legislation increasing the amount of state funds allocated annually for financing the statutory activities of political parties.
Uzbekistan bans activities of foreign political parties
President of Uzbekistan signed an amendment to the law “On political parties” prohibiting creation and operation of political parties of foreign states and their branches on the country’s territory.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to pay working visit to Azerbaijan
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will visit Azerbaijan on 5−6 July to attend on the informal summit of the Organization of Turkic States. Discussions will focus on building a sustainable future through transport interconnectivity and combating climate change.
President of Uzbekistan expresses condolences to India
President of Uzbekistan sent condolences to president and prime minister of India over numerous victims and injured as a result of a stampede in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
President of Uzbekistan to attend SCO summit in Astana
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a working visit to Astana, Kazakhstan on 3−4 July to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit and a “SCO Plus” format meeting. UN secretary-general will also be present at the summit.
“Investing in health is an investment in the future of our countries and societies.” Interview with WHO regional director for Europe
WHO regional director for Europe Dr Hans Kluge in interview to Gazeta.uz spoke about his organization’s cooperation with Uzbekistan, importance of investments in healthcare, achievements and challenges in combatting tuberculosis, noncommunicable diseases, and other issues.
UN secretary general to visit Uzbekistan and other countries of Central Asia
UN secretary general António Guterres will start his visit to Uzbekistan Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan on Saturday. He will attend the SCO summit in Astana on 4 July. The head of the UN visited the region in 2017.
President says national media “close to becoming fourth estate”, vows to “continue efforts in this direction”
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated the press and media workers with their professional holiday (27 June). He noted that “liberalization of the information sector and its development are priority tasks in building New Uzbekistan”.
President of Uzbekistan receives Russian interior minister
President of Uzbekistan and interior minister of Russia discussed cooperation in combating terrorism, extremism, drug trafficking, organized crime, cybersecurity, as well as migration.
Parents may face fines for illegally involving children in religious upbringing
MPs are discussing the introduction of administrative liability for parents or guardians who illegally involve children in religious education.
MPs pass law on recognizing foreign citizens as undesirable
MPs have passed amendments to recognize foreign citizens undesirable in Uzbekistan. Reasons for this designation may include speeches and actions that threaten the country’s sovereignty, integrity, and security, incite enmity, humiliate honor, dignity, or history of the people.
Uzbekistan and Mongolia sign 14 documents
Uzbekistan and Mongolia have signed intergovernmental agreements on air and international road transport, trade, economic, and investment cooperation until 2027. Uzbekistan intends to open its embassy in Ulaanbaatar in the near future, Mongolian media says.
Mongolia opens embassy in Uzbekistan
The embassy of Mongolia opened in Tashkent during the state visit of the president of this country. Prime minister of Uzbekistan and foreign ministers of the two countries participated in the ceremony.
President of Uzbekistan sends condolences to president of Russia over terrorist attacks in Dagestan
President of Uzbekistan has sent condolences to president of Russia in connection with terrorist attacks in Dagestan. Dozens of people were killed and injured in the attacks on two churches, two synagogues, and a traffic police post.
President of Mongolia arrives on state visit to Uzbekistan
President of Mongolia Ukhnaa Khurelsukh with his wife Luvsandorj Bolortsetseg arrived in Tashkent on state visit.
“Integration is actually answer to all problems Central Asia is facing,” European Commission spokesperson says
Lead spokesperson for foreign affairs and security policy Peter Stano noted the political significance of the upcoming EU-Central Asia summit on the higher level. He reminded the EU’s respect for CA’s free choice of partners, calling the regional integration an answer to all problems it is facing.
Vitaliy Fen, head of Uzbekistan’s diplomatic mission to South Korea for 25 years, passed away
Vitaliy Fen, who led Uzbekistan’s diplomatic mission in South Korea for 25 years, has passed away at the age of 77.
International Fund for Agricultural Development opens office in Tashkent
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a UN specialized agency, opened its office in Uzbekistan, the first in Central Asia.
Ambassador of Indonesia to Uzbekistan passes away
The ambassador of Indonesia to Uzbekistan Sunaryo Kartadinata passed away in Tashkent at age 74. He served as ambassador since 2019.
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