Uzbekistan’s Senate has approved the Law “On Market Surveillance,” paving the way for a transition to an international model of monitoring the safety of non-food products after they enter the market. The legislation is designed to strengthen the responsibility of manufacturers, importers and sellers while enhancing consumer protection.

August 12, 2026 will offer a busy day for astronomy enthusiasts: six planets will appear in the pre-dawn sky, while the Perseid meteor shower is expected to reach its peak overnight. This year’s peak coincides with a New Moon, creating particularly favorable conditions because moonlight will not interfere with observations.

Uzbekistan plans to create an energy passport for every mahalla. Energy Minister Sherzod Khodjaev said the document will contain data on the number and categories of consumers, the condition of electricity and gas infrastructure, repair and modernization costs and timelines, as well as opportunities to connect new consumers.

The Shaykhantakhur District Criminal Court of Tashkent has sentenced Mubin Mirzayev, the former First Deputy Chairman of Uzbekistan's Tax Committee, along with eight other defendants. Mirzayev was found guilty under several provisions of the Criminal Code and sentenced to eight years and two months in prison.

The Kyrgyz-language edition of Senator Kudratilla Rafikov's book, New Uzbekistan: The Path of Shavkat Mirziyoyev, was presented at the Aalykul Osmonov National Library in Bishkek. The event brought together parliamentary representatives, academics and cultural figures from Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a telephone conversation with the first President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev.

Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov held bilateral talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Foreign Ministers meeting. The discussions focused on key areas of bilateral cooperation and coordination within multilateral institutions.

A telephone conversation took place between the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev.

The World Bank Group's Board of Executive Directors has approved the Central Asia Water and Energy Program (CAWEC), allocating a $20 million grant to support the preparation of joint water resource management projects across Central Asia. The initiative will be coordinated by the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (EC IFAS) in cooperation with the region's governments.

In the city of Nurafshan, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev familiarized himself with the activities of Cyber ​​University, which specializes in information security and digital technologies.

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the new Tashkent–Samarkand highway, describing it as one of the country's largest infrastructure projects in recent years. The new motorway is expected to strengthen regional connectivity, enhance Uzbekistan's transit potential and create new opportunities for long-term economic growth.

On July 20, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received a delegation from the Republic of Belarus led by Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Karankevich.

Uzbekistan's national team delivered a strong performance at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad, winning one gold and three silver medals. The competition, hosted in Uzbekistan for the first time in Central Asian history, concluded with a closing ceremony, marking a milestone for the country's education system.

Boosting employment, expanding entrepreneurship, and strengthening the role of mahallas in solving social issues were the key topics of a meeting chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The President announced new support mechanisms for local communities, reforms of the "mahalla seven" system, and greater accountability for local officials.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on the implementation of agreements to expand interregional cooperation reached during his visit to Belarus.

On July 14, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received an Italian delegation led by Eugenio Giani, Governor of the Tuscany region, who arrived in Uzbekistan on a working visit.

Modernizing the steel industry has been identified as a key driver of Uzbekistan’s industrial growth. During a meeting chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, new priorities were set to expand the country’s raw material base, develop high-value manufacturing and accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence across the sector.

Uzbekistan and France intend to expand practical cooperation in strategically important sectors, ranging from energy and education to water supply and modern urban infrastructure.

Uzbekistan is set to strengthen legal mechanisms protecting children from physical and psychological violence. Senators approved legislation aimed at improving the social protection system for minors during the 17th plenary session.