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Uzbekistan, South Korea sign green energy cooperation deal at Tashkent business forum
Uzbekistan and South Korea signed a multilateral agreement on cooperation in the field of green energy during the Uzbekistan-Korea Business Forum held in Tashkent. The agreement marks a milestone in advancing sustainable energy initiatives between...

Presidents of Russia, Uzbekistan discuss projects in energy, investments
MOSCOW, July 8. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev discussed joint projects of the two countries in the telephone conversation, the Kremlin’s press service said. "Particular attention was paid...

Analysis of Trends in Uzbekistan's Banking Sector for Q2 2025
CERR has updated the Bank Activity Index for the Q2, 2025, covering 35 commercial banks operating in Uzbekistan. The Index accounts for the classification of banks into two groups: 20 large and 15 small institutions. Since 2021, the Bank Activity...

Tajikistan Seeks to Join China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway Project
Tajikistan has officially expressed interest in joining the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan (CKU) railway construction project, an ambitious regional transport initiative designed to enhance connectivity across Central and South Asia. The proposal was...

Islamabad hosts talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan Agreement reached on early finalization of Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan Railway Framework
Islamabad, Hilal Ahmad, July 8, AZERTAC Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to intensify efforts toward the early finalization of the Framework Agreement for the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan Railway project. This key issue, along with other...

TBC Uzbekistan Expands Banking Ecosystem Fully Digital Personalised Insurance Product
TBC Uzbekistan, the leading digital banking ecosystem in Central Asia, is rolling out a new insurance product in a move to broaden its product offering and enter new high-growth segments. Integrated into the wider TBC Uzbekistan ecosystem, the new...

Uzbekistan explores investment projects with European firms
Deputy Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan Akram Aliev recently held meetings in Tashkent with representatives of leading European companies to strengthen economic ties and explore joint investment opportunities. Source:...

TBC Uzbekistan Launches Fully Digital Insurance to Further Expand Ecos...
Tbilisi(GBC) -TBC Uzbekistan, the leading digital banking ecosystem in Central Asia, announces the full rollout of TBC Insurance, as it continues to broaden its product offering and enter new high-growth segments. Fully integrated into the wider...

President Of Uzbekistan Maps Out Ups And Downs In Its Jizzakh Region
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, July 8. In the last half year, the Jizzakh region has hit the ground running, rolling out 200 projects in industry, services, and agriculture, reeling in investments that add up to a whopping $662...

VFS Global eyes expansion of visa centers in Uzbekistan, plans mobile visa services
VFS Global, a leading provider of visa outsourcing services, is considering expanding its network of visa centers across Uzbekistan, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Source: Google Images A working meeting was held on July 7 between...

Kyrgyzstan Names Key Station On Its Strech Of China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, July 8. The Makmal transshipment station has been identified as a key facility on the Kyrgyz section of the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and...
India and Uzbekistan eye strategic pharma collaboration to strengthen bilateral trade
In a significant move towards deepening healthcare and pharmaceutical ties, India and Uzbekistan are exploring new avenues of cooperation following a virtual meet. The meeting, attended by officials from the Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion...

World : Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan Submit Joint Bid To Host 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup
BAKU, July 8 (Bernama-Azertac) -- The football federations of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan have submitted a joint bid to host the 2027 U-20 World Cup, the Azerbaijan State News Agency (Azertac) reported. According to Association of Football...

Uzbekistan, China Discuss Joint Projects In Agriculture, Pharma, And Housing
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, July 5. Uzbekistan and China are intensifying efforts to develop joint projects in key sectors including agriculture, pharmaceuticals, housing construction, and education, Trend reports via the...

Uzbekistan plans to launch national ferry service in Caspian Sea.
Uzbekistan is planning to launch its own ferries in the Caspian Sea, said Minister of Transport Ilhom Mahkamov. According to him, preferential terms for rail container transportation through Azerbaijan have been extended until 2026. Speaking in an...

Uzbekistan tops medal table at Asian Cadet Judo Cup in Kazakhstan.
Uzbekistan secured first place in the overall team standings at the Asian Judo Cup for Cadets, held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, by winning a total of 29 medals. Photo: Ministry of Sports According to the Ministry of Sports' press service, the...

Uzbekistan and Pakistan discuss new defense industry projects.
Uzbekistan’s Ambassador Alisher Tukhtaev met with Pakistan’s Minister for Defense Production, Hayat Harraj, in Islamabad to discuss new avenues of bilateral cooperation in the defense industry. During the meeting, the two sides addressed key...

Uzbekistan to build 20MW wind power plant in Tashkent region
A new wind power plant with a capacity of 20 megawatts is set to be constructed in the Bostanlyk district of the Tashkent region, marking a milestone in Uzbekistan’s push for renewable energy expansion. Source: Reuters According to the Tashkent...

Why medicines cost more in Uzbekistan? Pharmaceutical Agency chief explains.
There are several reasons behind the high cost of medicines in Uzbekistan, according to Abdulla Azizov, Director of the Agency for the Development of the Pharmaceutical Industry. He discussed the issue in an interview with Daryo. Azizov noted that...

Indonesia appoints new ambassador to Uzbekistan.
POLITICS | 15:57 158 1 min read Uzbekistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bakhtiyor Saidov, has officially received copies of the credentials from Indonesia’s newly appointed Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Ms. Siti Ruhaini Dzuhayatin. Photo: Bakhtiyor...