On September 10, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed proposals for the development of the financial technology sector, one of the fastest-growing industries worldwide.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has stressed the need for deep changes in the education sector and announced major personnel reshuffles in the higher education and science system.

Centrum Air's third wide-body Airbus A330-300 aircraft landed in Tashkent. The new airliner will expand the carrier's capabilities on strategically important routes to Asia and the Middle East.

The Senate of the Oliy Majlis on September 4th approved amendments to the Criminal Code introducing Article 74−1. It allows for the reduction of prison sentences for convicts who embark on the path of correction by reading books from a special list. The list is approved by the Republican Center for Spirituality and Enlightenment.

During his official visit to China, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held meetings with the heads of the country’s largest companies, who expressed strong interest in launching new projects in Uzbekistan.

At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay an official visit to China from August 30 to September 3.

On August 29, a memorial ceremony dedicated to the victims of political repression was held at the “Shahidlar Khotirasi” (Memory of Martyrs) alley in Tashkent. The event was attended by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, representatives of state and public organizations, intellectuals, and veterans.

On August 28, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a decree granting amnesty to 523 individuals serving prison sentences, in honor of Uzbekistan’s 34th Independence anniversary.

On August 26, 2025, during the official visit of King Abdullah II ibn al-Hussein to Uzbekistan, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was awarded Jordan’s highest state decoration – the “An-Nahda” (“Renaissance”) Order.

Centrum Air is taking a historic step - opening its first regular flights to Europe. Starting August 26th, passengers will be able to fly directly from Tashkent to Copenhagen twice a week.

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated President Volodymyr Zelensky and the people of Ukraine on Independence Day. In response, Zelensky expressed gratitude for the warm message and highlighted Tashkent’s stance in supporting Ukraine’s territorial integrity and humanitarian initiatives.

On August 22, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Turkmenistan at the invitation of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

Starting from 2026, Uzbekistan will introduce the “Business in 15 Minutes” principle. Entrepreneurs will be able to register, obtain a digital signature, open a bank account, and register a cash register in just 15 minutes instead of the current week-long process.

At the final stage of the prestigious “Maxima Masters” show jumping tournament in Russia’s Moscow region, Uzbekistan’s national team achieved remarkable success, collecting six medals. Star of the competition was Bekzod Kurbonov, who claimed multiple podium finishes.

The Olympic Village in Tashkent is turning into not only a venue for major competitions but also a scientific and practical hub where training, education, and medicine come together. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev stressed that this complex will become the foundation for the nation’s health and future sporting achievements.

On August 17, a telephone conversation took place between the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the President of Russia Vladimir Putin, during which international issues, the situation around Ukraine, and the development of bilateral cooperation were discussed.

At a meeting on the development of the textile industry, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev sharply criticized certain entrepreneurs who, lacking sufficient fiber processing capacity, use cheap state resources for cotton speculation.

On August 12, 2025, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. The Uzbek leader congratulated Modi and the people of India on the upcoming Independence Day, wishing peace and prosperity.

In the first half of 2025, Uzbekistan received almost 784 thousand foreign tourists - 48% more than a year ago. Russia, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan are leading in terms of arrivals, while China is among the far abroad countries.

From January to July 2025, the legal taxi market in Uzbekistan generated over 5 trillion soums, with nearly 262 million trips recorded. Cobalt was the most used car model, while most drivers earned less than 5 million soums per year.