In January 2026, Uzbekistan was visited by 1,642 US citizens, which is 39.4% more than in the same period last year, according to the Statistics Committee.

Dear compatriots! I sincerely and wholeheartedly congratulate you and all our people on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan, the embodiment of kindness, mercy, and generosity. Of course, during these blessed days, we all thank the Almighty for once again welcoming Ramadan with our people in an atmosphere of peace, unity, and harmony.

Zoir Mirzaev, governor of the Tashkent region, has been awarded the Order of Friendship of Peoples of the Republic of Bashkortostan. The award was presented by the head of the Russian region, Radiy Khabirov, for his contribution to strengthening interregional cooperation.

Uzbekistan’s Merited Artist Lola Eltoyeva received the international award for “Best Theatre Actress” at the prestigious TURKSOY ceremony in Istanbul, bringing together theatre professionals from across the Turkic world.

Starting February 1, Interhouse Lyceum, a private lyceum in Uzbekistan, has begun enrolling new students. The institution offers a modern educational program based on international standards, including advanced language studies, IT courses, sports activities, and interest clubs, along with organized meals and a full school day.

Uzbekistan’s servicemen once again demonstrated a high level of training, taking first place at the international army games in Pakistan with one of the best scores of the competition.

On February 10, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received a delegation of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, headed by its president Zou Jiayi.

During the recent visit to Pakistan, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev specifically highlighted the expansion of direct air links between the two countries. In his address, he emphasized that starting from April this year, Centrum Air will launch scheduled passenger services to Lahore, while My Freighter will commence cargo operations to Karachi.

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has been awarded the honorary titles of Doctor and Professor by Pakistan’s National University of Sciences and Technology. The certificate was presented by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during the first meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council.

For the first time in Central Asia, the Uzbek Air Force will receive modern Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft, enhancing the country’s capabilities in transport and humanitarian missions.

Centrum Air has opened its first ticket office at Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport, marking an important step in enhancing customer service and providing offline passenger support. The official opening ceremony took place on February 2, 2026.

On January 21, 2026, Centrum Holding (the “Group”), an international integrated aviation and logistics and transportation group, held a meeting with representatives of the Embassy of France in the Republic of Uzbekistan, led by H.E. Mr. Walid Fouque, Ambassador of France to Uzbekistan. The meeting took place in Centrum Holding’ office and the Group was represented by its Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Abdulaziz Abdurakhmanov.

Uzbekistan will experience a sharp drop in temperatures and snowfall from January 22 to 24, according to the national weather service UzHydromet.

The Uzbek government has announced the creation of a Reading Culture Development Fund to ensure that every citizen reads at least ten books per year. The initiative aims to boost literary interest and support young authors.

Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Company (NGMK) increased its gold production by 2.1% in 2025, raising output from 3.09 million to 3.15 million troy ounces, or from 96.14 to 98.18 metric tons.

Uzbekistan has improved its position in the global Henley Passport Index, climbing five places to rank 75th out of 105 countries in 2025. The result reflects growing international mobility for Uzbek citizens.

The first International Student of the Year Awards ceremony was held in Tashkent at the Youth Creativity Palace. The event was organized by the International Union of Students of Uzbekistan with the support of the Youth Affairs Agency and the El-yurt umidi Foundation.

Nestle Food has announced a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of baby food products in Uzbekistan. The recall includes instant dry milk and yogurt-based formulas, as well as selected batches of specialized therapeutic amino-acid-based formulas.

The international premiere of Tamerlano will take place on January 10–11, 2026, at Dubai Opera, offering a contemporary interpretation of Handel’s classic work.

Saudi Arabia is seeking to significantly expand labor cooperation with Uzbekistan by recruiting at least 20,000 Uzbek workers.