Tashkent and Samarkand have officially joined the Green Cities Network of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Membership gives the two cities access to international cooperation, knowledge exchange and technical support for developing more sustainable urban environments.

Following high-level talks, a signing ceremony for bilateral documents was held in the presence of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Narendra Modi, arrived in our country on a state visit.

On the eve of Independence Day, we gratefully honor the memory of our heroic ancestors who fought for the freedom of our Motherland. Their heroism helps us appreciate even more deeply the value of the freedom we enjoy today and our national independence.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev attended a ceremony to present high state awards to compatriots on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of Uzbekistan’s independence.

Uzbekistan has ranked fifth in the Solo Travel Index 2026 compiled by international travel platform Much Better Adventures. The country placed in the top five alongside Kyrgyzstan, Italy, Japan and Portugal.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev attended a ceremony marking the commissioning of new facilities across the country ahead of the 35th anniversary of Uzbekistan’s independence.

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received a delegation from the US House of Representatives, consisting of Congressmen Jason Smith, Greg Murphy, Ronnie Jackson, and Edward Case.

First Lady of Uzbekistan Ziroat Mirziyoyeva and First Lady of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva met in Tashkent as part of a joint programme. Their programme focused on cultural heritage, historical ties and the further strengthening of humanitarian cooperation between the two countries.

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev launched the construction of "Azerbaijan" Park in New Tashkent.

A major urban development project, Bektemir Business City, is planned for Tashkent’s Bektemir district with an estimated cost of $1.2 billion. The project was approved by Tashkent Mayor Shavkat Umurzakov.

Alisher Qodirov, leader of Uzbekistan’s Milliy Tiklanish Democratic Party, said the decisions taken following President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s meeting with entrepreneurs in Khiva should create conditions for multiple economic growth and higher household incomes. In his view, the current period of global turbulence could become an impetus for further reforms in Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan is establishing a Regional Centre for Early Childhood Education Development under the auspices of UNESCO. The decision was approved by Cabinet Resolution No. 446 of August 18, 2026, which entered into force on August 19.

Following an open dialogue with entrepreneurs in Khiva, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev toured the new toll road between Urgench and Khiva.

Uzbekistan and Georgia are seeking to expand direct cooperation between tourism companies and jointly develop new tourism offerings. The first Uzbekistan-Georgia Tourism Forum was held in Samarkand on August 17, bringing together more than 80 representatives of the tourism industry from both countries.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev inspected the activities of the branch of Liaoning Normal University in Uzbekistan and the Confucius Institute, both opened in Khiva.

In recent years, the number of visitors to the Khorezm region has increased severalfold. As part of efforts to unlock the region’s tourism potential, modern transport and logistics infrastructure meeting international standards is being developed.

The first stage of the Global Laser Run City Tour 2026 was held in Tashkent as part of preparations for Uzbekistan’s 35th anniversary of independence. More than 350 participants from different regions, sports schools, as well as state and law-enforcement institutions took part in the event.

The Fifth International Environmental Congress “Youth — Builders of the Future” has opened in Shahrisabz District of Kashkadarya Region. Nearly 1,000 young eco-activists from Uzbekistan and eight foreign countries are taking part in the event.

Around 64% of adults in Uzbekistan are classified as overweight or obese, the highest share among CIS countries based on 2024 data. The figures are derived from World Health Organization (WHO) data published by Our World in Data.