Burdened by expectations: Silent struggles of migrant workers

The weight of fulfilling the desires and aspirations of family members back home often falls on the shoulders of young individuals who travel abroad for education. Not only are they expected to sustain themselves, but many also feel obligated to send money home, diverting their focus from their primary goal — education. Sociologist Bahodir Iskandarov, […]

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Uzbekistan aims to process up to 300,000 tons of copper domestically

Uzbekistan plans to annually process up to 300,000 tons of copper in its domestic market. To reach this target, the country is creating clusters, technoparks, and joint ventures focused on the production of copper-based products. This was announced by Ural Yusupov, Deputy Minister of Mining and Geology of Uzbekistan, during the International Congress on “Mining […]

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Masdar to build new 1000 MW wind power plant in Uzbekistan

The agreement between Masdar and Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Energy was finalized during the COP29 climate conference, marking a major step forward in the country’s push for sustainable energy solutions. This new plant is projected to generate 3.5 billion kWh of electricity annually, equivalent to saving approximately 1 billion cubic meters of natural gas each year. The construction […]

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Uzbekistan aims for $700M in auto exports and increased localization in 2025

On December 5, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation outlining key priorities for the automotive industry ahead of 2025. The discussion, which built on instructions given last month, emphasized enhancing production capacity and improving vehicle quality. With over 400,000 vehicles sold annually, the automotive sector is poised for continued growth, driven by increasing consumer incomes. […]

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Uzbekistan aims for $700M in auto exports and increased localization in 2025

On December 5, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation outlining key priorities for the automotive industry ahead of 2025. The discussion, which built on instructions given last month, emphasized enhancing production capacity and improving vehicle quality. With over 400,000 vehicles sold annually, the automotive sector is poised for continued growth, driven by increasing consumer incomes. […]

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Hanafi’s Visit to Uzbekistan Focuses on Bilateral Relations

Abdul Salam Hanafi, the Administrative Deputy Prime Minister, during his visit to Uzbekistan, held separate meetings with the country’s Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov and Uzbekistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khodjae, discussing the strengthening of political, economic, and cultural relations. The Deputy Spokesman of the Islamic Emirate stated that Hanafi, during his meeting with Uzbekistan’s Deputy […]

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Elderly community leaders to join poverty reduction efforts in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan will engage active elders in poverty reduction in their mahallas (neighborhoods) with a monthly payment. Nuroniy foundation will allocate 10 million soums ($777) annually to each of about 10,000 mahallas for elderly sports programs. A total of $39 m will be provided from the state budget. Uzbekistan will engage respected and experienced elders in […]

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Uzbekistan-Afghanistan Trade Hits $900M

Uzbekistan’s state media has reported the country’s foreign trade volume, stating that in the first ten months of the current calendar year, Uzbekistan conducted trade with Afghanistan worth nearly $900 million. According to the report, Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Afghanistan, France, and Kyrgyzstan were Uzbekistan’s key export partners during this period. During the mentioned timeframe, […]

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Over 200 thousand Uzbeks to be hired in developed countries in 2025 : PM Aripov

Over 200 thousand Uzbeks will be hired in developed countries in 2025, announced the Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov at a meeting of the Legislative Chamber on Wednesday. Before being re-approved for this position, the head of government presented to the lower house of parliament the Cabinet of Ministers’ short and long term action program for […]

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