President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has been nominated for the Leo Tolstoy International Peace Prize. The Russian Peace Foundation noted his efforts to strengthen international security and promote the idea of a multipolar world.

On August 4, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev departed for Turkmenistan to attend the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries. The visit also includes regional consultations and high-level talks.

During a videoconference chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the government announced wide-ranging support for greenhouse farms — including guaranteed gas supply, tax reductions, and financial incentives for sustainable energy use.

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on July 29 reviewed a presentation on combating everyday corruption, emphasizing the need to move from consequences to eliminating the root causes. Special attention was paid to digitalization, risk analysis, and improving control effectiveness on the ground.

Alisher Tukhtaev has been appointed Uzbekistan’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Sri Lanka, operating from his residence in Islamabad. According to the Dunyo News Agency, he presented copies of his credentials to Rohan Ambagolla, Head of State Protocol of the Sri Lankan Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Halyk Bank, the largest financial group in Central Asia, has acquired a 49% stake in Uzbekistan's leading payment provider Click for $176.4 million. In return, Click acquired 49% of Tenge Bank, Halyk’s Uzbek subsidiary, for $60.76 million. The landmark transaction is the largest private sector deal in Uzbekistan’s history.

Uzbekistan has completed bilateral talks with Switzerland on its accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). The announcement was made by Azizbek Urunov, the President’s Special Representative on WTO issues, via his LinkedIn page.

Renowned British historian and TV presenter Bettany Hughes begins filming a documentary about Uzbekistan as part of a world-famous series viewed by billions.

The second season of the "Participatory Budget" program for 2025 has officially begun in Uzbekistan. Starting from this day, citizens can submit their projects on the "Open Budget" platform to suggest where to direct budget funds in their regions.

On July 14, 2025, the President of Uzbekistan signed a decree (No. PF-111) on reforming the public administration system. Within the framework of the document, the Agency for Information and Mass Communications under the Presidential Administration (AIMC) was dissolved, and its functions were redistributed among other structures.

A new stage is beginning in the system of state governance in Uzbekistan. From now on, all draft laws and regulations will be developed on a scientific basis - with the participation of analytical institutes, domestic and international experts.

Tashkent and New Tashkent are moving towards unification into a modern metropolis - for this purpose, an "Atlas of Solutions" has been prepared, setting standards for the architecture, landscaping, and street environment of the capital.

The permanent population of Uzbekistan as of July 1, 2025, was 37.86 million people. According to the State Statistics Committee, the growth over the year amounted to 2% and the country is confidently moving towards the 38 million population mark.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani discussed key areas of bilateral cooperation and preparations for important international events by phone.

Nadji Benhassine has been appointed as the new Regional Director of the World Bank for Central Asia. He will coordinate the Bank’s operations in five countries of the region from its Tashkent office.

On July 1, the President reviewed the draft resolution on preparations for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. The initiative became a continuation of Uzbek athletes' success in Paris-2024, where the country took 13th place in the medal standings.

According to the National Statistics Committee, in January-May 2025, the volume of transport services provided in Uzbekistan amounted to 70.7 trillion soums, which is 14% more than in the same period last year. The figures confirm the continuous growth of logistical activity and demand for transport solutions across the country.

On June 25, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, together with their spouses, took part in a tree-planting ceremony in the park of the Ikh Tenger State Complex in Ulaanbaatar.

The President of Uzbekistan signed decrees on personnel changes in his administration. Bekzot Mavlonov, who previously served as Presidential Advisor on Legal Affairs, has been appointed Presidential Assistant. Aziz Magrupov, who has been relieved of his position as Presidential Assistant, has been appointed Presidential Advisor on Foreign Investment Attraction.

Uzbekistan expressed deep concern over the rapid escalation of the situation in the Middle East and called on all parties to negotiate for a peaceful settlement of the conflict.