The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has sparked a new wave of debates regarding the potential collapse of the dollar-centric financial system. Despite the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran's attempts to shift settlements to yuan and stablecoins, the American currency is demonstrating remarkable resilience, paradoxically strengthening amidst global instability.

Uzbekistan has officially formalized its status within the BRICS framework. The Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis has ratified the agreement for the republic to join the New Development Bank (NDB), granting Tashkent access to large-scale preferential investments.

On the sidelines of the Regional Environmental Summit in Astana, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting with Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme.

The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, will pay a working visit to Astana on April 21–22, at the invitation of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to attend the Regional Environmental Summit and a meeting of the Council of Heads of State–Founders of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea.

Uzbekistan's agricultural exports are reaching new heights: following successful negotiations with the Phytosanitary Service of Pakistan, domestic producers have received official clearance to supply four high-demand products. Fresh Uzbek apples, lemons, figs, and chili peppers will now grace the markets of one of South Asia’s largest consumer nations.

The Central Bank of Uzbekistan has marked the 690th anniversary of the great commander Amir Temur's birth with the release of a unique series of commemorative coins. These high-purity gold and silver pieces are now on sale, offering significant value for both collectors and investors.

In Washington, Saida Mirziyoyeva, Assistant to the President of Uzbekistan, held a strategic meeting with Ben Black, CEO of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). The negotiations have paved the way for the launch of a unique investment platform destined to fundamentally redefine the landscape for American business in the region.

Within the framework of the International Transport and Logistics Forum in Saint Petersburg, the Minister of Transport of Uzbekistan, Ilhom Makhkamov, held a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

Uzbekistan is expanding cooperation with a global financial group to bring major state-owned enterprises to international capital markets, aiming to accelerate privatization and boost investment appeal.

Following the first meeting of the Uzbek-Tajik Supreme Interstate Council, a ceremony was held to sign and exchange bilateral documents.

Paraguay became the last South American country to ratify the MERCOSUR – EU agreement, ending nearly 30 years of negotiations. The world’s largest free trade zone now awaits final approval in the European Union, where legal and political barriers remain.

The military conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has already triggered a sharp rise in oil and gas prices. Analysts say the economic burden is likely to fall more heavily on Europe and Asia, which depend more on energy imports than the United States.

Tashkent and Beijing plan to raise bilateral trade to $20 billion while expanding investment and economic cooperation. This was announced at the Uzbekistan–China business forum in the capital.

As part of the business program of his visit to Washington, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in a ceremony for the signing of a number of bilateral documents and the presentation of joint projects.

In Dushanbe, Uzbekistan’s Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon met to discuss strengthening economic ties and launching new areas of joint projects.

The United States and Armenia have signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement that could pave the way for up to $9 billion in investments and allow US companies to participate in building a new nuclear power plant.

As part of the Uzbekistan-Pakistan business forum in Islamabad, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a series of meetings with leaders of leading Pakistani companies.

The European Union is considering using its anti-circumvention tool for the first time to ban the export of certain machinery and radio equipment to Kyrgyzstan. The measure is being discussed as part of the preparation of the 20th sanctions package against Russia, expected by the end of February 2026.

Uzbekistan introduces new online lending rules: each citizen can now take only one online loan per day from a single credit institution. The measure aims to protect people from fraud and unauthorized loans.

According to the Central Bank, as of January 1, 2026, the value of gold in Uzbekistan’s international reserves reached $55.1 billion, up from $32.0 billion at the start of 2025.