New season - new conditions: greenhouses will receive support
During a videoconference chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the government announced wide-ranging support for greenhouse farms — including guaranteed gas supply, tax reductions, and financial incentives for sustainable energy use.
Anti-corruption measures discussed
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on July 29 reviewed a presentation on combating everyday corruption, emphasizing the need to move from consequences to eliminating the root causes. Special attention was paid to digitalization, risk analysis, and improving control effectiveness on the ground.
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Airbus will train pilots in Tashkent
First Ambassador appointed to Sri Lanka
Alisher Tukhtaev has been appointed Uzbekistan’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Sri Lanka, operating from his residence in Islamabad. According to the Dunyo News Agency, he presented copies of his credentials to Rohan Ambagolla, Head of State Protocol of the Sri Lankan Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Halyk Bank Buys 49% of Click for $176M
Halyk Bank, the largest financial group in Central Asia, has acquired a 49% stake in Uzbekistan's leading payment provider Click for $176.4 million. In return, Click acquired 49% of Tenge Bank, Halyk’s Uzbek subsidiary, for $60.76 million. The landmark transaction is the largest private sector deal in Uzbekistan’s history.
Switzerland supported Uzbekistan's accession to the WTO
Uzbekistan has completed bilateral talks with Switzerland on its accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). The announcement was made by Azizbek Urunov, the President’s Special Representative on WTO issues, via his LinkedIn page.
Uzbekistan in the spotlight of the international film crew
Renowned British historian and TV presenter Bettany Hughes begins filming a documentary about Uzbekistan as part of a world-famous series viewed by billions.
The 2nd season of "Initiative Budget" has begun in Uzbekistan
The second season of the "Participatory Budget" program for 2025 has officially begun in Uzbekistan. Starting from this day, citizens can submit their projects on the "Open Budget" platform to suggest where to direct budget funds in their regions.
Control over information transferred to Uzkomnazorat: AIMK abolished
On July 14, 2025, the President of Uzbekistan signed a decree (No. PF-111) on reforming the public administration system. Within the framework of the document, the Agency for Information and Mass Communications under the Presidential Administration (AIMC) was dissolved, and its functions were redistributed among other structures.
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Sharp Drop in Car Sales in Uzbekistan
New era of public administration: Uzbekistan is transitioning to a scientific approach
A new stage is beginning in the system of state governance in Uzbekistan. From now on, all draft laws and regulations will be developed on a scientific basis - with the participation of analytical institutes, domestic and international experts.
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Entrance exams have begun in Uzbekistan
The capital is moving to a new level of improvement.
Tashkent and New Tashkent are moving towards unification into a modern metropolis - for this purpose, an "Atlas of Solutions" has been prepared, setting standards for the architecture, landscaping, and street environment of the capital.
Uzbekistan is approaching the 38 million population mark
The permanent population of Uzbekistan as of July 1, 2025, was 37.86 million people. According to the State Statistics Committee, the growth over the year amounted to 2% and the country is confidently moving towards the 38 million population mark.
The leaders of Uzbekistan and Qatar held a telephone conversation
Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani discussed key areas of bilateral cooperation and preparations for important international events by phone.
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Uzbekistan among the new BRICS partners
New Head of the World Bank for Central Asia Appointed
Nadji Benhassine has been appointed as the new Regional Director of the World Bank for Central Asia. He will coordinate the Bank’s operations in five countries of the region from its Tashkent office.
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Anorbank owner kidnapped in Paris
Uzbekistan begins preparation for the Olympics-2028
On July 1, the President reviewed the draft resolution on preparations for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. The initiative became a continuation of Uzbek athletes' success in Paris-2024, where the country took 13th place in the medal standings.
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100 billion soums for school startups
70 trillion soums in motion: Uzbekistan's transport on the rise
According to the National Statistics Committee, in January-May 2025, the volume of transport services provided in Uzbekistan amounted to 70.7 trillion soums, which is 14% more than in the same period last year. The figures confirm the continuous growth of logistical activity and demand for transport solutions across the country.
The leaders of Uzbekistan and Mongolia planted a friendship tree
On June 25, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, together with their spouses, took part in a tree-planting ceremony in the park of the Ikh Tenger State Complex in Ulaanbaatar.
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President departed for Mongolia
Personnel changes in the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan
The President of Uzbekistan signed decrees on personnel changes in his administration. Bekzot Mavlonov, who previously served as Presidential Advisor on Legal Affairs, has been appointed Presidential Assistant. Aziz Magrupov, who has been relieved of his position as Presidential Assistant, has been appointed Presidential Advisor on Foreign Investment Attraction.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan on the situation in the Middle East
Uzbekistan expressed deep concern over the rapid escalation of the situation in the Middle East and called on all parties to negotiate for a peaceful settlement of the conflict.
The President spoke with representatives of the Kashkadarya public
The President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, during his trip to Kashkadarya, held an open dialogue with the local population, discussing the progress of reforms and their impact on the daily lives of citizens.
In Tashkent, illegally imported medicines worth over 4.5 billion soums were seized
Uzbekistan's State Security Service officers uncovered two large shipments of illegal drugs in Tashkent, seizing medications worth over 4.5 billion soums.