Politics
“Give time for people to deliver.” Interview with UK ambassador Timothy Smart
UK Ambassador Timothy Smart in interview with Gazeta.uz talked about his country’s priorities in the region, importance of data for decision-making and why people should be given time to deliver. The ambassador noted that his knowledge of the Uzbek language helps him understand the country better.
Foreigners may be deemed undesirable for statements about Uzbekistan and its people
Uzbekistan suggests a procedure to designate foreign citizens as undesirable. The designation may be based on statements and actions threatening the country’s sovereignty, integrity, and security, inciting interstate and national enmity, demeaning the honor, dignity, or history of its people.
US trade representative to visit Uzbekistan
US trade representative Katherine Tai will visit Tashkent and Samarkand on 11−12 June. She will meet with president of Uzbekistan and other officials. She will also attend the US — Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement Council meeting in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Uzbekistan debuts in UN ECOSOC following election victory
For the first time, Uzbekistan has been elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council for the 2025−2027 term. ECOSOC is the main UN body responsible for coordinating the organization’s economic and social activities.
“We are deeply concerned about Western countries' reaction to Palestinian tragedy,” president of Uzbekistan says
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev expressed a great concern over Western countries' reaction to the Palestinian tragedy, noting the double standards. “Countries that extensively advocate for democracy and human rights are turning a blind eye to these murders and atrocities,” he stated.
President of Uzbekistan decorated with Turkey’s Order of State
President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan awarded president of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev with the Order of the State, Turkey’s highest state order.
Putin highlights Uzbekistan’s “neutral” and “balanced” stance on Russia’s actions in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked President Shavkat Mirziyoyev for Uzbekistan’s stance regarding Russia’s actions in Ukraine, noting that the policy “has a clearly expressed, such a neutral character, and is very balanced”.
President of Uzbekistan meets WTO director-general
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and World Trade Organization director-general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala discussed practical measures regarding the country’s accession to the WTO.
Bukhara’s territory to expand, concept presented to president Mirziyoyev
Bukhara’s territory is set to expand by 3,831 hectares by 2045 from current 14,300 hectares. The city’s New Uzbekistan district is expected to accommodate 7,000 new apartments. The concept was presented to president Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
President of Uzbekistan to make official visit to Türkiye
President of Uzbekistan is expected to travel to Türkiye with an official visit on 6 June. Together with the Turkish president, he will hold the third session of the Strategic Cooperation Council, and the first joint meeting with heads of leading enterprises and companies of the two countries.
Akmal Saidov from Uzbekistan elected to UN Human Rights Committee
Director of the National Center for Human Rights, Academician Akmal Saidov, has been elected as a member of the UN Human Rights Committee for 2025−2028. This marks the first time a representative from Uzbekistan has been elected to this UN body.
Putin’s state visit to Uzbekistan. Outcomes
Russian president’s second state visit after re-election was to Uzbekistan. Scheduled for two days, the visit expanded into the third day. Parties agreed to expand trade, construct a small nuclear plant and two pumped hydropower storages, protect labor migrants, and covered other issues.
Uzra Zeya: “One of challenges with reform agendas is translating aspirations into actions”
In an interview with Gazeta.uz, US under secretary of state for civilian security, democracy, and human rights Uzra Zeya spoke about priorities in the US-Uzbekistan relations, President Mirziyoyev’s reform agenda, and the importance of media and religious freedom.
OSCE/ODIHR Needs Assessment Mission experts arrive in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan and OSCE/ODIHR have started evaluating the country’s needs for observing the 2024 parliamentary elections. Experts from the Needs Assessment Mission expressed gratitude for the steps taken to incorporate early OSCE/ODIHR recommendations into the electoral legislation and practices.
President of Russia arrives in Uzbekistan on state visit (photos)
President of Russia Vladimir Putin arrived in Tashkent on a state visit. President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev welcomed him at the airport. This is the second state visit of Vladimir Putin after reelection in March. Photos.
Vladimir Putin to make state visit to Uzbekistan
President of Uzbekistan and president of Russia held a telephone conversation. They discussed the preparation for Vladimir Putin’s state visit to the country.
President of Uzbekistan visits Iranian embassy and leaves note in book of condolences
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the Iranian embassy in Tashkent and expressed condolences to the Iranian people over the death of President Ebrahim Raisi. The head of state left a note in the Book of Condolences.
President of Uzbekistan expresses condolences over death of Iran’s president
President of Uzbekistan expressed condolences to Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei over the death of president Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash.
Senate approves US-Uzbekistan defense agreement on classified information protection
Senators approved a law ratifying the agreement on measures to protect classified military information between Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Defense and the US Department of Defense. The document covers the information exchange, receipt of gratuitous military-technical assistance, and other.
Foreign ministry of Uzbekistan expresses concern over accident with helicopter of Iranian president
Uzbekistan’s Foreign ministry expressed concern over the accident with helicopter carrying president of Iran Ebrahim Raisi. “The Uzbek side expresses its full readiness to provide assistance to our Iranian friends if necessary,” the statement reads.
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