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China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway to be linked with Trans-Afghan corridor, says Mirziyoyev
Azernews reports that President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, speaking at the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit in Khankendi, announced that the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway will eventually be connected to the...

World Gold Council: Uzbekistan tops global gold sales in early 2025.
Since the beginning of 2025, Uzbekistan has sold more gold than any other country in the world, according to the latest analysis by the World Gold Council. Gold reserves increasing globally In May 2025, central banks around the world increased...

Uzbekistan considers special warehouse at Pakistan’s Karachi port to boost exports
Uzbekistan is exploring the establishment of a special warehouse at Pakistan’s Karachi Port to streamline exports and strengthen trade ties with South Asia, according to a statement from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Source: Chamber of...

President Of Uzbekistan Proposes Holding ECO Trade Ministers Meeting In Tashkent
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) KHANKENDI, Azerbaijan, July 4. I propose holding a meeting of the trade ministers of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in Tashkent, the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev said during the 17th ECO...

China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway To Link To Trans-Afghan Corridor - Shavkat Mirziyoyev
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) KHANKENDI, Azerbaijan, July 4. The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway will be connected to the Trans-Afghan corridor, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev said during the 17th ECO summit, Trend 's special...

Uzbekistan imposes over $9mn in fines for environmental violations
Uzbekistan has imposed administrative fines totaling UZS 115bn ($9.1mn) on individuals and entities found guilty of violating environmental laws, according to the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change. Source: Daryo The...

BEML wins export orders worth $6.23 million from CIS region, Uzbekistan
State-owned BEML Limited on Friday (July 4) said it has secured two separate export orders with a combined value of approximately $6.23 million. One order is from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region for the supply of heavy-duty...

Buka solar project completes construction, highlighting Sino-Uzbek energy cooperation
The photovoltaic field construction of the Buka Solar Project—affectionately dubbed the Pomegranate Sunshine Station by local residents—was fully completed on June 28. Launched in October 2024 by Dongfang Electric Corporation, or DEC, and China...

MP: Azerbaijan-Uzbek relations are of a strategic alliance nature
The relations between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan are of a strategic alliance nature, Member of the Milli Majlis (Azerbaijani Parliament) Soltan Mammadov told APA. Soltan Mammadov noted that the agreement signed between the two countries last year...

Two epic journeys, one tough travel choice: Kyrgyzstan or Uzbekistan?
It's a life of astonishing freedom and beauty, and thanks to Kyrgyz nomads' hospitality - as legendary as their history - visitors can join in. You'll be invited to sleep in a traditional yurt on the shores of glacial lakes, ride across the...

Kyrgyzstan takes over border land plots transferred by Uzbekistan
Kyrgyzstan has taken ownership of two significant land plots along the Kyrgyz-Uzbek border in the Osh region, following a resolution approved by the Cabinet of Ministers, according to 24.kg. Source: Daryo The two plots, totaling nearly 300...

Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan Establish Green Corridor Union
ASTANA – Azerenergy, Kazakhstan Electricity Grid Operating Company (KEGOC), and National Electric Networks of Uzbekistan have jointly established a new venture, the Green Corridor Union, which will be headquartered in Baku, according to the...

Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan reinforce ties ahead of ECO Summit
By Toby Gregory Published on 03/07/2025 - 15:07 GMT+2 Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has arrived in Azerbaijan for a state visit, underscoring a growing partnership between the two countries in Central Asia and South Caucasus....

Chan Brothers-Drukair partnership opens more doors to Bhutan, Uzbekistan
Singapore-headquartered travel agency Chan Brothers inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Drukair Corporation, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bhutan, earlier this morning. This MoU will expand direct charter operations not...

PM Shehbaz Sharif meets President of Uzbekistan on the sidelines of 17th ECO Summit

Presidents of Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan visited Shahbulag Castle in Aghdam

Why the Uzbekistan–Azerbaijan partnership is becoming a strategic anchor in Eurasia
Editor's note: Seymur Mammadov, a special commentator for News.Az, is the director of the international expert club EurAsiaAz. The article expresses the personal opinion of the author and may not coincide with the view of News.Az. In a world...

Kyrgyz government approves state ownership of lands received from Uzbekistan.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a decision to accept two land plots on the Kyrgyz-Uzbek state border in Osh region – originally transferred by Uzbekistan – into state ownership, according to 24.kg. The first plot covers 100...
Uzbekistan's gold exports up 54.8 pct in first 5 months
TASHKENT, June 28 (Xinhua) -- Uzbekistan's gold exports jumped 54.8 percent in the first five months of this year compared to the same period in 2024, Uzbekistan's Podrobno.uz reported Friday. In the first five months of the current year,...

Azerbaijan And Uzbekistan's Friendship Enjoys Official And Public Channels - Analyst
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 3. Relations between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan have long moved beyond classic diplomatic frameworks, political analyst Azer Garayev told Trend . He said that these affiliations are now...