From “C5” to “C6”: Azerbaijan Expands Its Role in Regional Integration
The transition from the “C5” to the “C6” format reflects Azerbaijan’s expanding regional role and closer ties between the South Caucasus and Central Asia. This was stated by Parvana Valiyeva, a member of Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis, in comments to Oxu.Az.
Saida Mirziyoyeva Reviews Implementation of May Directives in Bukhara Region
Saida Mirziyoyeva, Head of the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, made another visit to Bukhara Region to review progress on directives issued following discussions in May. The region continues to implement projects focused on water conservation, social infrastructure and tourism development.
Grynspan remains ahead in race to become next UN Secretary-General
Candidates to become the next UN Secretary-General are entering a second round of informal voting in the Security Council. Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan emerged as the early frontrunner in the first straw poll on July 30, receiving 10 “encourage” votes and only one “discourage” vote.
Tokayev Removes Nazarbayev References from Kazakhstan’s Foreign Policy Concept
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has approved amendments to the country’s Foreign Policy Concept for 2020–2030. The revised document removes direct references to former President Nursultan Nazarbayev and provisions that had formally reflected his special role in shaping the country’s foreign policy.
Russia Discusses Rail Links to the Indian Ocean with Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan
Russia is working with Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan on the possibility of extending railway routes through Afghanistan and Pakistan toward the Indian Ocean. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin said the country’s Ministry of Transport is actively working on the initiative.
Talks between BMB HOLDING and India’s Bhavesh Trading Company have moved from business dialogue toward a specific export opportunity. The companies are exploring large-scale supplies of garlic grown and processed by BMB HOLDING to the Indian market.
Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has announced a new package of measures to support entrepreneurship, including expanded lending, the introduction of artificial intelligence tools and easier access to state assets and land. The initiatives were presented during an open dialogue with entrepreneurs.
Asia Pharm Group and Orzax Discuss New Manufacturing Complex in Uzbekistan
Uzbek pharmaceutical company Asia Pharm Group is in talks with Turkish pharmaceutical company Orzax on a new investment project in Uzbekistan. The initiative envisages the development of a modern manufacturing complex on a 3-hectare site.
China Lands Reusable Rocket’s First Stage on Land for the First Time
China has successfully landed the first stage of a reusable launch vehicle on land for the first time. The Zhuque-3-Y2, developed by commercial aerospace company LandSpace, lifted off on August 19 from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Pilot Zone in northwestern China.
Siberian Wellness — 30 Years on the International Market!
Davron Abdullaev, the Founder and Publisher of the Bright Uzbekistan international magazine, met with Tatyana Gorokhovskaya, the President of the Siberian Wellness international company.
Kuvonchbek Ismoilov Becomes U20 World Champion in Greco-Roman Wrestling
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Kuvonchbek Ismoilov has won gold at the U20 World Wrestling Championships in Bratislava. The Uzbekistan representative defeated Salim Karmahkov 9–7 in the final of the 63 kg weight category.