Educational seminars involving German experts were held for teachers from Uzbekistan’s hospital schools and representatives of Nizami National Pedagogical University under the Mehrli Maktab project. Participants explored Germany’s approaches to educating children undergoing long-term medical treatment and creating inclusive learning environments.

On the sidelines of the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Tanzila Narbayeva, Chairperson of the Senate of Uzbekistan’s Oliy Majlis, held meetings with representatives of the parliaments of the United Kingdom and Qatar. Discussions covered political dialogue, closer interparliamentary ties and cooperation in education, trade, healthcare and security. The meetings also addressed coordination among parliamentary institutions at the international level.

The Japan-Uzbekistan Music Festival will take place on October 10 at the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre of Uzbekistan named after Alisher Navoi. The event will launch a programme marking the 20th anniversary of the international exchange activities of the Japan-Uzbekistan Silk Road Foundation.

Sherzod Asadov read an address by President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to participants of forums dedicated to World Cotton Day and food security in developing landlocked countries. Scientists, experts, entrepreneurs and representatives of international organizations from more than 30 countries are taking part in the events.

Professor Kontratbay Avezimbetovich Sharipov has been appointed Rector of Tashkent State University of Economics. The university’s press service announced the appointment.

Distinguished athletes and coaches! Dear friends! I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on your successful participation in the 20th Summer Asian Games held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, and on achieving truly historic results. You have returned to your homeland with brilliant victories, holding our country’s flag high!

Bahodir Makhsutovich Yunusov has been appointed Deputy Chairman of Uzbekistan’s National Television and Radio Company. In his new position, he will oversee compliance and internal anti-corruption control.

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan have signed a Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan for 2027. The document was concluded following a meeting between the countries’ defense ministers, Lieutenant General Shukhrat Khalmukhamedov and Colonel General Zakir Hasanov.

Tanzila Narbayeva, Chairperson of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan, met with Natalya Kochanova, Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus. The talks took place on the sidelines of the fourth Uzbek-Belarusian Interparliamentary Forum, held on 29–30 September 2026.

On the eve of Teachers and Mentors Day, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited New Uzbekistan University and viewed an exhibition highlighting reforms and future plans in education.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with members of Uzbekistan’s national chess and para-chess teams and their families. He congratulated the athletes on their historic victory at the 46th World Chess Olympiad and highlighted the contribution of every team member to the overall result.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed presentations on the introduction of new-generation textbooks, the development of dual education, and the operation of the Liaoning Pedagogical University branch in Uzbekistan.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed proposals to improve subsidy and insurance systems in the agricultural sector.

Uzbekistan’s Fergana Region and Belarus’ Minsk Region signed three cooperation documents following a visit by a Belarusian delegation. Trade turnover between the regions reached $150 million this year, up 28%.

Andijan Region plans to expand the number of large livestock, poultry and fish farming complexes. The region will also increase fruit and vegetable processing, support cotton producers and introduce additional incentives for companies creating large numbers of jobs.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev inspected the cotton cultivation process using the Xinjiang method at the "Oltinkul Agro-cluster" enterprise.

During his visit to the Andijan region, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed projects being implemented at the leather and footwear small industrial zone in the Altynkul district.

Joint military exercises “Unity of Strength — 2026” involving the armed forces of Azerbaijan, Türkiye and Uzbekistan have begun in Azerbaijan. The opening ceremony was held on September 22 at the “Gizilgaya” training center in the Khojavend district.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on prospects for further improving administrative justice.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on taking the national Yashil Makon project to a new level, improving environmental conditions in mahallas and introducing innovative solutions.