PM Shehbaz arrives in Uzbekistan on 2-day visit to boost bilateral ties
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Uzbekistan on Tuesday on a two-day official visit to enhance bilateral relations with the Central Asian country. Pakistan and Uzbekistan have strengthened ties through trade and economic cooperation. A $1 billion trade deal was signed in 2023, and plans for further collaboration, including a roadmap for industrial cooperation, show […]
Read MoreAfghanistan, Uzbekistan Seek to Expand Cooperation on Key Projects
On the first day of his visit to Uzbekistan, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the deputy prime minister for economic affairs, met with Uzbekistan’s deputy prime minister to discuss strengthening trade and transit relations, as well as the establishment of joint trade zones. During the meeting, Mullah Baradar emphasized the urgent commencement of the Trans-Afghan project […]
Read MorePresident of Uzbekistan to pay visit to Kuwait
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay an official visit to Kuwait on February 17-18 at the invitation of Amir of Kuwait Meshal Al Sabah, UzA reported. According to the visit program, bilateral high-level talks will be held in Kuwait city, along with meetings with the country’s leadership, government officials, and heads of leading Kuwaiti […]
Read MoreUzbekistan Advances Draft Law on Religious Policy
Uzbekistan’s Legislative Chamber has approved the draft law On State Policy in the Religious Sphere and sent it to the Senate for further consideration. The law, formally titled On Ensuring Freedom of Conscience of Citizens in the Republic of Uzbekistan and Approving the Concept of State Policy in the Religious Sphere, was first discussed in the lower chamber […]
Read MoreUzbekistan embarks on a journey to protect its landscapes and secure food systems
Wheat fields stretching to the horizon are a familiar sight across Uzbekistan, where the grain is more than just a staple – it’s a lifeline. Over the past 20 years, wheat production in the country has grown by a staggering 700%, ensuring food security and supporting livelihoods. However, this remarkable growth has come with a […]
Read MoreUzbekistan Transfers Afghan Helicopters to US, Sparking Reactions
According to reports from Uzbek media, Uzbekistan has handed over seven helicopters, which were transferred to Uzbekistan during the fall of Afghanistan’s previous government, to the United States. Reports indicate that the transfer of these helicopters was announced in a ceremony at the Uzbek embassy in Washington. “These aircraft were not aggressors. They were transferred […]
Read MoreAverage salary in Uzbekistan exceeds 5.3 million UZS
In 2024, the average monthly salary in Uzbekistan increased by 17.4% compared to the previous year, reaching 5.357 million UZS, with the highest average salary recorded in Tashkent at 9.1 million UZS, according to statistical data. The regions that followed Tashkent in terms of average salaries are as follows: Navoi region – 6.7 million UZS; […]
Read MoreUzbekistan to impose import duty on number of drugs
President signed Measures to accelerate the development of the pharmaceutical industry Decree introducing import duties on certain types of medicines Tuesday. The Decree has amended the June 29, 2018 Resolution, which had set customs duties for imported goods. In particular, if for goods under 3004 HS code, the duty was at 0%, now it will […]
Read MoreAn informal meeting between the leaders of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan takes place
On 25 January, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov paid a visit to Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held an informal meeting with his Kyrgyz counterpart at the Amirsoy resort complex in the Tashkent region. The leaders discussed pressing issues of bilateral cooperation, as well as matters on the international and regional agenda. Sadyr […]
Read MoreUzbekistan’s gas imports surge by 2.4 times, exports to China grow by 25%
According to data from the Statistics Agency, Uzbekistan became a net importer of gas in 2024 for the second year in a row. From January to December, natural gas imports from Turkmenistan and Russia increased by 2.41 times, reaching $1.67 billion. Monthly imports slowed to $127.9 million. In 2023, for the first time in its […]
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