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Somon Air resumes flights to Tehran and Jeddah, while Uzbekistan’s Centrum Air launches routes to Dushanbe
Asia Plus
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10:57, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Somon Air, a private airline in Tajikistan, will resume regular flights on the Dushanbe–Tehran–Dushanbe route starting July 14. According to the carrier, flights will operate twice a week — on Mondays and Fridays,...
Georgia, Uzbekistan deepen ties in education and youth programs
Georgia Online
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July 10, 2025
Georgia: The Minister of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia, Givi Mikanadze hosted Bakhtior Saidov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The meeting was held within the framework of the first official visit of the...
Uzbekistan, Russian Gazprom Neft Outline Roadmap For Expanding Oil And Gas Ties
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, July 9 . President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting with Alexander Dyukov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Gazprom Neft, to discuss future prospects for expanding cooperation...
Lithuania extradites fraud suspect to Uzbekistan.
Kun.uz
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July 10, 2025
A man wanted for fraud and tracked via Interpol channels has been extradited from Lithuania to Uzbekistan — the first such extradition between the two countries. For the first time, a suspect wanted for fraud has been extradited from Lithuania to...
Uzbekistan’s gold and FX reserves fall to $48.5bn as of July 1
Daryo
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July 9, 2025
As of July 1, Uzbekistan’s international reserves totaled $48.54bn, down $1.15bn or 2.25% from the previous month’s peak of $49.66bn, marking the first monthly decline since December 2024, according to data from the Central Bank. Source: Dzen The...
Uzbekistan advances legal framework for toll roads and infrastructure.
Kun.uz
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July 9, 2025
The Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis has passed the first reading of a new version of the Law on Automobile Roads, replacing the 2007 legislation, according to the parliament’s press service. The draft introduces new concepts, mechanisms,...
Uzbek breaks ground by earning electrician certification via Korean training initiative
The Korea Times
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July 9, 2025
Before becoming the first person in Uzbekistan to earn an electrician certification, Dilmurodov Lazizbek made a living selling goods in his hometown of Shahrisabz. Now, after completing a year of vocational training supported by Korea’s...
GEORGIAN ECONOMY MINISTRY: PROSPECTS FOR EXPANSION OF COOPERATION WITH UZBEKISTAN DISCUSSED
Sarke
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Daily News: Politics July 9, 2025 Today, Georgian Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development hosted a meeting with Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov. As the Ministry reported, the parties discussed the expansion of cooperation in such...
Uzbekistan plans to boost precious metals processing to 7 tons, jewelry exports to $300M.
Kun.uz
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July 8, 2025
Uzbekistan is set to ramp up its support for the jewelry industry and bring the precious metals market out of the shadows, according to a presidential decree dated June 26. The country plans to increase annual processing volumes of precious metals...
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan submit joint bid to host 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Kun.uz
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July 8, 2025
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan have officially submitted a joint bid to FIFA to host the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup, according to a statement by the Uzbekistan Football Association. FIFA has begun reviewing candidate countries for hosting the 2027...
Uzbekistan showcases digital progress and media reform at WSIS+20.
Kun.uz
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July 8, 2025
SOCIETY | 19:13 113 3 min read Uzbekistan is participating for the first time in the WSIS+20 Summit, taking place from July 7 to 11, 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland. The World Summit on the Information Society "WSIS+20," held with the support of the...
Uzbekistan’s permanent population nears 38 million.
Kun.uz
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July 8, 2025
The number of men exceeds women by approximately 300,000. According to data from the National Statistics Committee, as of July 1, 2025, Uzbekistan’s permanent population reached 37,859,698 people. This figure represents a 2% increase compared to...
Uzbek, Russian leaders hold phone conversation on expanding trade, economic cooperation
Xinhua News Agency
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TASHKENT, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation on expanding trade and economic cooperation, the press service of the Uzbek president said in a statement on...
Uzbekistan’s driver testing goes digital in push for road safety
Euronews
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By Euronews Published on 08/07/2025 - 17:00 GMT+2 In Uzbekistan, driver licensing is undergoing a digital transformation. New automated testing centres now assess both theoretical and practical skills without human interference. The system,...
Uzbekistan Elected to the UN FAO Council for the First Time
Times of Central Asia
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July 8, 2025
Uzbekistan has been unanimously elected to the Council of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for the 2028-2029 term, the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced. This marks the first time Uzbekistan has...
Uzbekistan's president reviews Jizzakh reforms as region attracts $662mn in investment
Daryo
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July 8, 2025
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on July 7, reviewed the implementation of reforms in Uzbekistan’s Jizzakh region, assessing regional development efforts and addressing ongoing challenges. Source: Presidential Press Service The meeting followed a...
UN labels Gulnara Karimova’s detention unlawful, Uzbekistan disputes allegations.
Kun.uz
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July 9, 2025
In April 2025, the UN Human Rights Council's Working Group on Arbitrary Detention published an official opinion regarding the case of Gulnara Karimova, the daughter of Uzbekistan’s former president. The group concluded that Karimova’s imprisonment...
President Mirziyoyev calls for urgent reforms as road accident statistics remain alarming in Uzbekistan.
Kun.uz
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July 9, 2025
The highest number of fatal traffic accidents has been recorded in Samarkand, Tashkent, and Fergana regions. Photo: Presidential Press Service In 2024, a total of 9,364 traffic accidents occurred across Uzbekistan. This was reported during a video...
Central Bank of Uzbekistan reports decline in reserves, while gold volume and value climb.
Kun.uz
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July 9, 2025
As of the end of June, Uzbekistan’s gold and foreign currency reserves decreased by $1.1 billion, totaling $48.55 billion. This marks the first decline since December. Meanwhile, the value of the country's gold holdings reached a new all-time high...
Authorities bust criminal gang extorting money at Tashkent’s Farhod auto market.
Kun.uz
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July 9, 2025
The suspects installed various car components without clients’ consent and attempted to extort large sums of money. Photo: Frame from the video A criminal group consisting of 12 individuals has been neutralized at the Farhod Street auto parts...