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 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 Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim discussed expanding cooperation in political, trade, economic, and other spheres. This marks the first visit of the Malaysian leader to Uzbekistan in the past 16 years.
President of Uzbekistan and chairperson and CEO of Coca Cola James Quincey discussed expanding investments, broadening product range, and personnel training. On Wednesday, the company opened its fourth plant in the country, with plans for the fifth plant next year.
The president of Uzbekistan attended solemn events in Moscow commemorating the 79th anniversary of the Victory in World War II. Photos attached.
Presidents of Uzbekistan and Russia discussed trade and economic cooperation. “We are waiting for fruits and vegetables from Uzbekistan, just like last year. It is good for you and us,” Putin said. “We have an opportunity to saturate the Russian market with agricultural products,” Mirziyoyev noted.
At a Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meeting, president of Uzbekistan outlined key cooperation priorities with the EAEU, including removing trade barriers, fostering industrial cooperation and transport corridors, and ensuring social support for labor migrants and tourism exchange.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will participate in the ceremonies commemorating the 79th anniversary of Victory in World War II, during his visit to Russia on 8−9 May. Additionally, he will attend a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council as head of the observer state.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a state visit to Tajikistan on April 18−19. He will hold negotiations with president of Tajikistan and other officials, and attend a number of joint events.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, in his Ramadan Hayit (Eid al-Fitr) message to the people of Uzbekistan, emphasized the importance of preserving “peace and tranquility, to fortify out unity and bring our reforms to a new level to serve the interests of the people” amidst ongoing global tensions.
President of Uzbekistan met with the youth at the newly opened cyber sports arena in Jizzakh, launched last December at a cost of 30 billion soums. The arena is capable of hosting international competitions in boxing, wrestling, basketball, table tennis, chess, and other sports.
Ahead of Ramadan Hayit (Eid al-Fitr), the president of Uzbekistan granted clemency to 426 individuals. Among them, 135 are fully released from their main sentences, while 200 are released on parole. 11 foreigners and three minors are among the pardoned.
President of Uzbekistan participated in the ceremony launching construction of an industrial zone specializing in metallurgy and a solar power plant in the Jizzakh region.
During talks with the head of Uzbekistan, the president of Kazakhstan noted that the “Kazakh-Uzbek tandem is a vital necessity, and only through joint efforts is it possible to ensure sustainable development of our countries”. The presidents discussed enhancing cooperation across various sectors.
President initiated construction of first facilities in New Tashkent, including campuses of New Uzbekistan University and Tashkent State University, National Library and National Theater. “Initiation of the new city’s construction with centers of knowledge and spirituality is deliberate,” he noted.
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is set to visit Uzbekistan on April 5, upon the invitation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The discussions are scheduled to be held in Khiva.
Amid global tensions, including the conflict in the Middle East “between the main partners” of Uzbekistan, the president noted the need to reduce adverse impacts on the economy and people’s incomes. He noted the situation’s gravity, particularly in the aftermath of the terrorist attack near Moscow.
Shavkat Umurzakov, who has been serving as the acting hokim (mayor) of the capital city for more than a year, has been appointed as the hokim of Tashkent.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Erkin Tuniyaz, chairperson of the regional government of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China. They discussed increased cooperation between their regions, which account for 10% of bilateral trade.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev welcomed the U.S. delegations led by Senator Steve Daines and Congressman Mike Rogers, Chairman of the House of Armed Services Committee, on March 27. Congressman also had a meeting with the Minister of Defense Bakhodir Kurbanov.
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