By Sadokat Jalolova President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan arrived in Baku on July 2 for a state visit at the invitation of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. He was received at the airport by Deputy Prime Minister Yagub Eyyubov and other senior officials, with an official reception taking place at the presidential residence in Zagulba. A […]
Read MoreTwo Muslim prisoners of conscience in Uzbekistan — both previously jailed for nonviolent religious activity — have had their sentences extended in recent months under charges that human rights observers describe as vague and politically motivated. While the cases have drawn criticism from international monitors, they also highlight the Uzbek government’s enduring fears over political […]
Read MoreBy Maryana Ahmadova BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 4. From June 10 to 12, Uzbekistan will once again take center stage for international investors as its capital hosts the 4th Tashkent International Investment Forum. This event has become a key platform for discussing investment opportunities and economic cooperation, not just in the region but beyond. This year’s […]
Read MorePrime 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 MoreOn 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 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’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 MoreWheat 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 MoreAccording 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 MoreIn 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; […]
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