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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...
Uzbekistan's foreign debts hit 68.4 bln USD in Q1
Xinhua News Agency
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TASHKENT, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Uzbekistan's total external debts reached 68.4 billion U.S. dollars in the first quarter of this year, reported local media on Monday, citing data from the country's central bank. The external debts increased by 4.3...
Uzbekistan elected to FAO Council of UN for the first time
Azertag
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July 8, 2025
Baku, July 8, AZERTAC For the first time in its history, the Republic of Uzbekistan has been unanimously elected to the Council of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for the 2028-2029 term, UzA reported citing the...
Uzbekistan Strengthens Co-Op With Japan's Sojitz On Key Development Sectors
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, July 8. Kosuke Uemura, President and Chief Executive Officer of Japan's Sojitz Corporation, held a meeting with Jamshid Kuchkarov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance of...
Cybercrime rate rising in Uzbekistan.
Kun.uz
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July 9, 2025
On July 8, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on measures to curb crime and ensure the rule of law at the neighborhood level. Photo: Presidential Press Service It was noted that in 2025, the early prevention of offenses in every...
Uzbekistan looks to ease visa process for Canada, Argentina, and Australia.
Kun.uz
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July 8, 2025
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently held a meeting with the Regional Director of VFS Global to discuss simplifying visa procedures for countries without embassies or consulates in Uzbekistan, including Canada, Argentina, and Australia. The...
Uzbekistan's first ambassador to Serbia begins official duties.
Kun.uz
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July 8, 2025
The Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Serbia (with residence in Budapest), Oybek Shakhavdinov, has presented copies of his credentials to the Head of the Diplomatic Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia, Branko Radovanović....
UzIMEI system under fire: Senator calls for easing dual-SIM phone registration rules in Uzbekistan.
Kun.uz
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July 9, 2025
Senator Qobil Tursunov, Deputy Chair of the Senate Committee on Budget and Economic Issues, has sent an official inquiry regarding the registration of mobile phones. The inquiry, addressed to Minister of Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov,...
Uzbek, Qatari Leaders Hashing Out Strategic Projects And Upcoming Bilateral Events
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, July 8. President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a telephone conversation with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, during which the two leaders discussed ways to further...
Uzbekistan’s Saida Mirziyoyeva joins 2026 Zayed Award jury as first Central Asian member
Daryo
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July 8, 2025
Saida Mirziyoyeva, Head of the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan, has been appointed to the international jury for the 2026 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity. She became the first representative from Central Asia to serve on the panel of...
Trade turnover between Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan triples in first five months of 2025
AzerNews
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July 9, 2025
Trade turnover between Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan triples in first five months of 2025 9 July 2025 18:32 (UTC+04:00) The upward trend highlights deepening economic ties and growing bilateral cooperation between the two Turkic nations, reflecting...
Uzbekistan attracts $1.6bn to Namangan as reforms target jobs, exports, and regional growth
Daryo
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July 8, 2025
Since the beginning of the year, Namangan has attracted $1.6bn in investment, though most has been concentrated in the city and central districts. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, during a meeting on July 7, emphasized the need to expand investment...
Compelling Reasons to Invest in Uzbekistan
Diplomat magazine EU
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July 9, 2025
By Roy Lie Atjam The Uzbekistan government has implemented investment-friendly reforms, such as privatization initiatives, amendments to investment laws, and the expansion of public-private partnerships (PPP). Under the “New Uzbekistan” vision,...
Uzbek Men Sentenced for Joining Russian Forces in Ukraine War
Mezha
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July 7, 2025
In Uzbekistan, two men were convicted for their involvement in the war that Russia is waging against Ukraine. Both citizens traveled to Russia in search of work but later joined the Russian armed forces and took part in combat operations. The...
Uzbekistan Airways reschedules nine flights amid St. Petersburg airspace closure.
Kun.uz
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July 7, 2025
Uzbekistan Airways has announced adjustments to the schedules of nine flights due to the temporary closure of airspace near St. Petersburg’s airport on July 7. According to the airline’s press service, the changes affect flights between St....
Uzbekistan's economy expands 6.8% in first half of 2025.
Kun.uz
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July 7, 2025
Uzbekistan’s economy expanded by approximately 6.7–6.8% in the first half of 2025, according to preliminary estimates from the Ministry of Economy and Finance. Growth in the services sector alone reached 13.5%. Non-gold exports increased by 23%,...
Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan Expedite Work on Joint Railway Project
The Jamestown Foundation
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Executive Summary Recent meetings between officials from Tashkent, Kabul, and Islamabad have given fresh impetus to the Uzbekistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan (UAP) railway project, with Pakistan leading the way in coordinating final steps before...
Uzbekistan’s external debt hits $68.4B amid surge in corporate borrowing.
Kun.uz
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July 7, 2025
In the first quarter of 2025, Uzbekistan’s total external debt rose by $4.3 billion, reaching $68.4 billion, according to the Central Bank’s quarterly report on the country’s balance of payments, international investment position, and external...