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Uzbekistan Steps Up Investment In Civil Infrastructure Projects
MENAFN
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June 27, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, June 18 . Uzbekistan implemented civil construction projects worth 14.5 trillion soums ($1.14 billion) from January through April 2025. Data obtained by Trend from the National Statistics Committee...
Uzbekistan introduces mandatory health checks for detainees to curb torture.
Kun.uz
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June 27, 2025
Arrested individuals will now undergo a mandatory medical examination before being placed in a pretrial detention facility. Any injuries or signs of physical harm detected during the check-up will be promptly reported to the prosecutor’s office....
SOCAR President meets with Uzbekistan's Energy Minister
Azertag
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July 3, 2025
Baku, July 3, AZERTAC Rovshan Najaf, President of the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR), met with Jurabek Mirzamahmudov, Uzbekistan's Energy Minister, and Bakhodirjon Sidikov, Chairman of the Board of JSC Uzbekneftegaz. The...
Uzbekistan’s Presidential Administration Has a New, But Familiar, Head: Saida Mirziyoyeva
The Diplomat
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June 26, 2025
Two years after abolishing the position of head of the Presidential Administration (also referred to in media reports as the chief of staff), Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has re-established the post, and placed his eldest daughter...
Uzbekistan to launch pilot project for methane production from biogas.
Kun.uz
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June 26, 2025
Uzbekistan is set to implement a pilot project focused on producing methane from biogas, according to a statement from the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change. Photo: Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and...
UN Tourism, Uzbekistan sign agreement to boost sustainable tourism and climate education
Daryo
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July 3, 2025
UN Tourism and Uzbekistan’s Green University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in sustainable tourism, environmental education, and climate innovation. Source: The Government portal of Uzbekistan The...
Uzbekistan's economy to grow by 6.5 pct in 2025
Xinhua News Agency
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TASHKENT, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Uzbekistan's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 6.5 percent by the end of 2025, local media reported on Thursday, citing the Eurasian Development Bank. According to the report, the main drivers of...
Aliyev and Uzbek President Mirziyoyev meet in Baku
Open Caucasus Media
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July 3, 2025
Join the voices Aliyev wants to silence. For over eight years, OC Media has worked with fearless journalists from Azerbaijan — some of whom now face decades behind bars — to bring you the stories the regime is afraid will get out. Help us fuel...
Trade turnover between Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan triples in first 5 months of this year
AzerNews
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July 3, 2025
Trade turnover between Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan triples in first 5 months of this year 3 July 2025 11:56 (UTC+04:00) From January to May this year, the trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan reached 214.8 million US dollars, marking a...
Baku and Tashkent: Strategic partnership rooted in culture, built for future
AzerNews
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July 3, 2025
As the geopolitical and economic landscapes of Eurasia continue to shift, the ties between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan stand out as a compelling model of brotherly cooperation, grounded in shared heritage and driven by strategic vision. These...
Uzbekistan strengthens startup ecosystem as IT Park Ventures partners with Startup Garage
Daryo
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June 26, 2025
Uzbekistan’s innovation landscape received a major boost this week as IT Park Ventures and Startup Garage announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the growth of early-stage startups across the country. Source: Startup Garage / LinkedIn...
Uzbek delegation visits KPT to explore maritime prospects
Business Recorder
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June 26, 2025
KARACHI: A three-member delegation led by Uzbekistan’s Ambassador, Alisher Takhtayev visited Karachi Port Trust (KPT) to explore potential opportunities for cooperation and investment in Pakistan’s maritime sector. The visit marked an important...
Uzbekistan may introduce visa-free entry for Iranian citizens – Embassy.
Kun.uz
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June 26, 2025
Iranian citizens may soon be allowed to enter Uzbekistan without a visa, according to statements from both the Embassy of Iran in Tashkent and Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The two governments are currently in discussions on the...
Uzbek Women Arrested In Lucknow Linked To Human Trafficking Racket, Plastic Surgeon Also Involved
News18
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June 26, 2025
Last Updated:June 26, 2025, 18:27 IST Sources revealed that Lola Kayumova, a foreign national living illegally in India despite an Interpol lookout notice against her, played a role in arranging shelter for the women Lola is believed to have...
Uzbekistan offers tax breaks for foreign investors in certain districts of Tashkent region.
Kun.uz
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June 26, 2025
Foreign investors can now benefit from tax incentives when investing in agriculture. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has approved new measures to attract foreign investors to Uzbekistan. The presidential decree was published on Lex.uz. Tax incentives...
Uzbekistan’s gold and gas exports surge amid shifting trade patterns.
Kun.uz
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June 26, 2025
Over the past five months of 2025, Uzbekistan exported natural gas worth $288 million and imported $285 million worth of it. Compared to the same period in 2024, gas exports surged by 62%, while imports dropped by 2.3 times. During the same...
Uzbekistan Showcases Digital Achievements, Calls for Global Cooperation at UN Public Service Forum
Times of Central Asia
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June 26, 2025
From June 23 to 25, Uzbekistan hosted the 2025 United Nations Public Service Forum (UNPSF) in Samarkand, welcoming over 1,000 delegates, including government officials, international experts, and representatives of global organizations. Under the...
Uzbekistan sees 46% y/y rise in tourism as 3.1mn foreign visitors arrive in 4M25
Daryo
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June 26, 2025
Uzbekistan continues to experience a sharp rise in tourism, with 3.1mn foreign citizens visiting the country for tourism-related purposes between January and April 2025, according to the National Statistics Committee. This marks a 46.4% increase —...
Nepal to face Uzbekistan in winner-takes-all clash for AFC Women’s Asian Cup spot
Khabarhub
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July 3, 2025
Nepali women celebrate after scoring a goal. (File photo) KATHMANDU: By sweeping past Laos (9‑0) and Sri Lanka (8‑0), Nepal’s women’s national team have moved to within one match of a first AFC Women’s Asian Cup appearance since 1999. The decisive...
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev made press statements -UPDATED-1
APA
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July 2, 2025
On July 2, Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, delivered press statements, APA reports. The President of Azerbaijan made the statement first. Statement by...