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Uzbekistan most frequently visited by tourists from Kyrgyzstan in 2025
AKIpress News Agency
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AKIPRESS.COM - Uzbekistan has been most frequently visited by tourists from Kyrgyzstan since the beginning of 2025, according to Uzbekistan's National Statistics Committee. 942,200 Kyrgyz citizens visited Uzbekistan as tourists from January to...
Uzbekistan aims to attract $1 billion in venture funding for youth-led startups.
Kun.uz
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June 30, 2025
A comprehensive support system for startups is being launched in Uzbekistan to promote entrepreneurship and innovation among the youth. This initiative includes financial backing, educational programs, and new platforms for showcasing promising...
Uzbekistan ranks first in Central Asia for admissions to top global universities
Daryo
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June 30, 2025
Uzbekistan’s youth have achieved a milestone in academic excellence, ranking first in Central Asia last year for admissions to the world’s top 500 universities. The announcement was made by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during a Youth Day...
Nepal has fan support, Uzbekistan a solid system
The Kathmandu Post
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As Nepal gear up to face Uzbekistan on Saturday in what is effectively the group decider at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers, the expectations on the pitch are far removed from the broader realities. While Uzbekistan’s men’s team has surged...
Uzbekistan plans to ban cash payments in real estate transactions.
Kun.uz
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June 30, 2025
Uzbekistan is set to introduce a system of cashless payments for real estate transactions. A draft law outlining this initiative has already been developed and submitted to the Presidential Administration. At the eighth plenary session of the...
Uzbekistan approves new program to employ high school graduates who don’t enroll in university.
Kun.uz
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June 30, 2025
Separate employment programs have been launched for high school graduates who do not gain university admission, as well as for students graduating from technical colleges and universities. These initiatives were announced during President Shavkat...
Uzbekistan Extends Sentences for Religious Prisoners Amid Longstanding Security Fears
Times of Central Asia
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June 30, 2025
Two 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....
New wind power plant to be built in Tashkent region.
Kun.uz
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July 4, 2025
A 20 MW wind farm will be built with funding from grants. A new wind power plant is planned for construction in the Tashkent region, according to the regional administration’s press service. The future wind farm will be located in Burchmulla,...
PM discusses regional developments with presidents of Türkiye, Iran and Uzbekistan
Pakistan Today
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July 4, 2025
PM Shehbaz, President Erdogan emphasize importance of deepening cooperation in trade, defense, energy, connectivity, and investment sectors Premier reaffirms commitment to working closely with Iran for ‘peace in region through dialogue, diplomacy’...
Shavkat Mirziyoyev holds talks with Shehbaz Sharif, discusses strengthening Uzbekistan-Pakistan strategic partnership.
Kun.uz
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July 4, 2025
On July 4, during the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit in the city of Khankendi, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting with Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif. The sides discussed pressing issues related to...
Senate of Uzbekistan signs cooperation program with UN Population Fund.
Kun.uz
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July 4, 2025
The Chairperson of the Senate of Oliy Majlis, Tanzila Narbaeva, met yesterday with Nigina Abaszada, UNFPA Resident Representative in Uzbekistan. According to the information service of the upper house of Parliament, the meeting featured a detailed...
Latest News | BEML Secures USD 6.23 Mn Orders in Russia, Uzbekistan
Latestly
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July 4, 2025
New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) State-owned BEML on Friday said it has secured two export orders worth USD 6.23 million for supply of heavy-duty bulldozers and motor graders to Russia and Uzbekistan. The company has secured two distinct orders, including...
PM Shehbaz discusses trade, regional peace with Presidents of Turkiye, Iran, Uzbekistan
Business Recorder
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July 4, 2025
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday held bilateral meetings with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Iranian President Masood Pezeshkian, and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the sidelines of the 17th Economic Cooperation...
Uzbekistan Reports Enhanced Cooperation With Major Trade Partners
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, June 29. Uzbekistan maintains trade relations with 189 countries worldwide. As per the analytics derived from the National Statistics Committee, as reported by Trend, the predominant segments of...
China Eastern Airlines to launch flights to Uzbekistan.
Kun.uz
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July 4, 2025
China Eastern Airlines has been granted authorization by the Civil Aviation Agency of Uzbekistan to operate regular flights to the country. According to an announcement on the agency’s official website, the Chinese carrier is permitted to operate...
Infographic: Uzbekistan’s Trade with ECO Countries in the first 5 months of 2025
Review
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July 4, 2025
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the 17th ECO Summit held in Khankendi, Azerbaijan. In this context, CERR analyzed Uzbekistan’s trade with ECO member countries over the first five months of this year. ECO...
President of Uzbekistan: I am very happy that the region has become a place of peace
APA
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July 4, 2025
I am very happy that the region has become a place of peace, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said at the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), APA's correspondent dispatched to Khankendi reports. Thanking Azerbaijani...
Oman extradites fugitive accused of human trafficking to Uzbekistan.
Kun.uz
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July 4, 2025
A citizen of Uzbekistan accused of human trafficking under Article 135 of Criminal Code has been extradited from Oman. The information was confirmed by the National Central Bureau of Interpol in Uzbekistan. According to the report, the individual...
President of Uzbekistan concludes visit to Azerbaijan
AzerNews
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July 4, 2025
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, concluded his official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan on July 4, Azernews reports. A ceremonial guard of honor was lined up at Fuzuli International Airport to bid farewell to the...
Decline in cash usage prompts Tashkent Metro to install ticket terminals.
Kun.uz
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July 4, 2025
The Tashkent Metro has announced the closure of cash fare payment counters at several stations. According to the metro’s press service, “observations and long-term analysis” revealed a sharp decline in the number of paper tickets sold at station...