Turkic states are preparing for a large-scale digital reform in logistics. During the 14th meeting of the OTS Working Group on Transport Development in Bishkek, representatives of member countries agreed to eliminate bureaucratic barriers and accelerate transit along the strategically vital Trans-Caspian "Middle Corridor."

On April 22, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev participated in the opening ceremony of the Regional Environmental Summit, currently taking place in Astana.

JSC Uzbekneftegaz is significantly expanding its international cooperation, focusing on technological modernization and export potential. The company has engaged Chinese specialists for operations in the challenging Ustyurt region and is simultaneously strengthening its foothold in the neighboring Tajikistan market.

Against the backdrop of a global energy crisis caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Moscow and Beijing are strengthening their strategic alliance. During his visit to the PRC, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov assured the Chinese leadership that Russia is ready to fully compensate for the resulting resource deficit.

Uzbekistan is embarking on a large-scale integration into the global financial system. For the first time in the nation's history, the National Investment Fund will list shares of major state-owned enterprises simultaneously on both the Tashkent and London Stock Exchanges (LSE). This move marks the republic's transition to modern market rules and total transparency for global capital.

Uzbekistan has crossed a significant psychological and economic threshold, ascending to the "moderately free" category for the first time in its history. The 2026 Index of Economic Freedom confirms that market-opening reforms are delivering real outcomes, manifested in billions of dollars of new investment.

On April 2, Uzbekistan’s Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade Laziz Kudratov held a meeting with executives of Russian companies operating in the country. The main objective was to promptly resolve issues faced by investors.

Iceland is accelerating preparations for a referendum on resuming EU accession talks, while support for membership is growing in Norway, driven by rising geopolitical uncertainty.

Following the first meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon attended the launch ceremony for major cooperation projects.

On March 30–31, Termez will host a Uzbekistan-Russia conference focused on strengthening strategic partnership between the two countries in the Eurasian region.

As tensions escalate in the Middle East and the risk of disruptions to oil supplies grows, Europe is considering new sanctions against Russia. Moscow warns that such steps could lead to serious economic consequences for the European Union itself.

Members of OPEC+ have agreed to increase oil production by 206,000 barrels per day starting in April 2026, responding to supply risks linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East.

As part of the business agenda of his working visit to Washington, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.

Ministers of energy and water management in the region discussed network schedules and ways to deepen cooperation.

India’s крупнейшие oil refiners have temporarily stopped new purchases of Russian crude for March–April shipments, Reuters reported, citing industry sources. The move is linked to New Delhi’s efforts to accelerate a trade agreement with the United States.

On February 6, as part of the business program of the state visit to Islamabad, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, together with Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif, took part in a joint business forum.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for the yuan to become a global reserve currency, emphasizing the need for a strong central bank and competitive financial institutions capable of attracting global capital and influencing world prices.

US President Donald Trump was able to depart for the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, only on his second attempt. His Air Force One was forced to return to Andrews Air Force Base due to a minor electrical issue detected shortly after takeoff.

Uzbekistan and Tajikistan have launched a pilot project for a new multimodal transport corridor linking Central Asia with China. As part of the first phase, a convoy of ten fully loaded trucks will travel from Uzbekistan through Tajikistan to China.

Uzbekistan’s GDP has surpassed €123 billion for the first time, marking a record year of growth, investment, and declining poverty.