Colombia, Uzbekistan join BRICS Bank

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Xinhua) -- Colombia and Uzbekistan have joined the New Development Bank (NDB), expanding the membership of the multilateral lender commonly known as the BRICS Bank, the institution's president, Dilma Rousseff, announced...

Uzbekistan Expresses Interest In Agroindustrial Partnership With Azerbaijan

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) SHUSHA, Azerbaijan, July 2. Uzbekistan is interested in cooperation with Azerbaijan in the field of agro-industrial complex, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) of Uzbekistan Davron Vakhabov told...

Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan deepen trade ties with new agreements in Baku 

A series of trade negotiations between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan took place in Baku on July 1 as part of the official visit of the Uzbek delegation to Azerbaijan. The meetings focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation across key sectors of...

Uzbekistan firms its status as Central Asia’s economic hub pre-ECO summit in Khankendi

On July 3-4, the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) will unfold in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, and this event will be a feather in the cap of regional partnership development. Among the member states, Uzbekistan stands out as...

Tashkent blends ancient roots with digital ambition on the Silk Road

By&nbspAkis Tatsis Published on 01/07/2025 - 15:00 GMT+2•Updated 17:23 Tashkent is redefining what it means to be a Silk Road capital. While its 2,200-year-old roots are preserved in places like the Khazrati Imam Complex and Alay Bazaar,...

Uzbekistan to digitize 70% of public services, boost IT sector to nearly $8bn by 2026

Uzbekistan plans to increase the digitization of public services to 70% and expand the volume of IT services to UZS 100 trillion ($7.9bn) in 2026, as part of a broader push to accelerate the country’s digital transformation. President Shavkat...

Uzbekistan’s president reviews proposals to prepare for 2028 Olympic and Paralympic games

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was presented with proposals for the development of the Olympic and Paralympic movement in Uzbekistan ahead of the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. Source: Presidential Press Service The presentation outlined plans to build...

Nepal's dream of qualifying for AFC Women's Asian Cup shattered: Nepal losses to Uzbekistan on penalty shootout

Kathmandu, July 6: Nepal's dream of qualifying for AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 has ended after Uzbekistan defeated Nepal in a tiebreaker in the final match held on Saturday late night. In the final match held at Bunyodkor Stadium at Tashkentof...

Nepal’s dream of AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualification ends in penalty loss to Uzbekistan

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s hopes of qualifying for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 were dashed after a heartbreaking loss to Uzbekistan in a penalty shootout during the final match held late Saturday night. The decisive match took place at Bunyodkor...

Uzbekistan to expand fine and applied arts with major reforms and youth initiatives 

The president of Uzbekistan has reviewed a new draft resolution aimed at advancing the country’s fine and applied arts sector, with a strong focus on expanding opportunities for youth passionate about art. Source: Presidential Press Service For...

Uzbek President: Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan have a very ambitious program for future

Colombia & Uzbekistan join BRICS nations' New Development Bank

The New Development Bank (NDB), founded by the BRICS nations, announced the admission of Colombia and Uzbekistan as official members during a press conference in Rio de Janeiro on July 5. NDB President Dilma Rousseff, who previously served as...

New Development Bank adds Colombia, Uzbekistan as official new members

This aerial photo taken on September 8, 2024 shows the headquarters building of the New Development Bank in East China's Shanghai. Photo: VCG Colombia and Uzbekistan have officially become new member countries of the BRICS New Development Bank...

Uzbekistan sees 0.2% deflation in June amid seasonal vegetable price drop.

In June, the average price level in Uzbekistan fell by 0.2%, mainly due to the seasonal drop in vegetable prices, according to the National Statistics Committee. Annual inflation, however, remained unchanged at 8.7%. For comparison, June deflation...

Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev departs for visit to Azerbaijan

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan: stable friendshipand reliable partnership

Iroda Imamova, Leading Researcher of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan The modern relations between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan represent an example of a dynamically developing...

Tashkent to expand electric bus fleet with 200 more Yutong vehicles.

Tashkent’s public transport fleet will soon be expanded with an additional 200 Yutong electric buses, specially designed for the Central Asian region. The capital already operates over 300 such vehicles. Photo: Toshshahartansxizmat Another 200...

Uzbekistan repatriates 50 women deported from Turkey over migration violations.

The Migration Agency has issued a warning to Uzbek citizens working illegally in Turkey, urging them to legalize their status to avoid deportation. Meanwhile, 50 women have already been repatriated, and another 28 are awaiting return. According to...

Uzbekistan to introduce recycling fee for construction glass waste.

A proposal from the Technical Regulation Agency has gained the support of over 100 lawmakers, leading to the draft law’s adoption in the first reading. Uzbekistan is set to introduce a recycling (utilization) fee for construction glass waste...

Uzbekistan, EU celebrate academic exchange at first Erasmus+ networking reception 

For the first time, Uzbekistan welcomed Erasmus+ programme participants to an official networking reception, hosted by the Delegation of the European Union to Uzbekistan in partnership with the National Erasmus+ Office. Source: EU Uzbekistan The...