Dear friends! I sincerely congratulate all the creative and technical workers of the country's print and online publications, television and radio channels, news and media services, publishing houses, and printing companies, dedicated journalists, and respected veterans of the field, on this professional holiday.

On June 25, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received Tony Blair, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Executive Chairman of the Institute for Global Change.

The integration of advanced green technologies into Uzbekistan's agricultural sector has transitioned to the practical execution phase, unlocking fresh opportunities for the simultaneous utilization of land resources for both energy and crop cultivation needs. The French company Voltalia has officially launched the construction of a 500 kW solar power plant in the Tashkent district of the Tashkent region. The project is being developed under the innovative framework of agrovoltaics, which introduces a synergy between clean energy generation and traditional farming on the exact same plot of land.

Countering technological challenges associated with the exploitation of artificial intelligence to romanticize criminal lifestyles among adolescents demands that Commonwealth internal affairs agencies implement unified standards for monitoring and rapid response. At the VI Meeting of the Heads of Capital Police Departments of the CIS Member States, delegations from the law enforcement bodies of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, alongside the leadership of the BKBOP led by Lieutenant General Oleg Konovalov, approved a comprehensive strategy to combat the entanglement of youth in cross-border illicit syndicates. The participants agreed that traditional preventative methods require deep modernization due to the comprehensive digitalization of drug trafficking and fraudulent rings.

At the 30th General Assembly of the European Organisation of Tax Administrations (IOTA) held in Budapest, the delegation of the Republic of Uzbekistan, led by the Chairman of the Tax Committee, successfully presented its application to join the structure. Following a secret ballot conducted during a closed plenary session, the republic was officially admitted to this prestigious European organization as an associate member.

An intensive diplomatic marathon on the sidelines of the Tashkent International Investment Forum (TXIF) has laid the groundwork for a qualitatively new stage in expanding the republic's multi-vector economic ties. Head of the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva held a series of key meetings with high-ranking foreign delegations, during which the parties conducted a detailed review of current agreements and outlined directions for deepening industrial, financial, and interregional cooperation.

As part of the Tashkent International Investment Forum, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received Eduardo Menezes, Chief Executive Officer of Air Products.

As part of the Tashkent International Investment Forum, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with John Yovanovitch, President and Chairman of the US Eximbank, and Ben Black, Chief Executive Officer of the Development Finance Corporation (DFC).

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on accelerating the transformation and IPO preparations of Uzbekistan Airways.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation of proposals for improving the oncology and hematology medical care system, palliative care services, and financial support for employees of public healthcare institutions.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was briefed on measures to expand the adoption of digital solutions and artificial intelligence technologies in the mining and geology sector.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on defense-related issues.

Distinguished heads of delegations! Honorable Assembly participants! Ladies and gentlemen! It is a great honor for us to warmly welcome you in the ancient city of Samarkand a city that for centuries has served as a bridge between East and West, between diverse cultures and civilizations, between science and practical knowledge.

The Competition and Consumer Protection Committee of Uzbekistan has executed a massive crackdown on the illicit distribution of high-liquidity commodities. The anti-monopoly watchdog targeted major market entities, including the state-backed mining giant JSC Uzbekugol, alongside regional flour, cement, and oil-fat production plants. Bypassing statutory commodity exchange auctions via direct contracts and covert price manipulation, these enterprises offloaded commodities valued at over 8 billion UZS. The regulatory body responded firmly to these antitrust breaches, issuing substantial fines, launching corporate cases, and mandating the forced recalculation and seizure of all unjust enrichments.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the NovoPlast TPE facility in the Chirchik Chemical Industrial Technopark.

Uzbekistan has charted a course toward an unprecedented modernization of its culture and arts sector, a move set to fundamentally elevate the social status of domestic creators. During a landmark meeting between the Head of State and cultural figures, sweeping reforms were unveiled, ranging from the establishment of powerful creative associations under the direct curation of government ministers to the introduction of large-scale financial subsidies and unique lifestyle perks. The state is not merely anchoring the funding for hundreds of new artistic works and infrastructure projects; it is guaranteeing a direct social elevator for young talents, transforming the creative industry into a primary pillar of national development.

The perennial head of the Higher Attestation Commission, who defined the evaluation vector for the country's scientific personnel for an entire decade, has been dismissed by a government decree. This personnel decision came as a direct consequence of a harsh high-level review that exposed problems of plagiarism and the dominance of predatory scientific publications, signaling the beginning of a radical restructuring of the entire system for granting academic degrees.

The Art and Culture Development Foundation of Uzbekistan, in cooperation with the British Council and the Creative Kazakhstan Agency, is launching a free online program for the development of the creative economy — “Supporting the Creative Economy”.

Dear forum participants! First of all, I am sincerely pleased to welcome you, dear friends, to the ancient and eternally youthful city of Samarkand – one of the most ancient centers of Turkic civilization. Undoubtedly, holding this meeting in the capital of the state of Sahibkiran Amir Temur, who was always guided by the principles of justice, during the widespread international celebration of the 690th anniversary of the great commander's birth, lends the forum a special solemnity. The Organization of Turkic States, whose role and authority are steadily growing in the global community, is today of vital importance in strengthening Turkic unity and development, which fills our hearts with feelings of immense pride and admiration.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation of construction projects in various sectors.