President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Astana at the invitation of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation of proposals aimed at further improving the efficiency of land use.

Uzbekistan is positioning itself as a pivotal moderator in global security affairs. On the sidelines of the international anti-drug forum in Samarkand, Saida Mirziyoyeva, Assistant to the President, held talks with Bo Mathiasen, Deputy Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, will pay a working visit to Astana on April 21–22, at the invitation of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to attend the Regional Environmental Summit and a meeting of the Council of Heads of State–Founders of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea.

Ancient Samarkand has become the epicenter of the global fight against transnational crime. Today, the international forum "Combating Transnational Drug Threats for the Sake of Public Health and Safety" officially opened, bringing together the world's elite expert community under the auspices of Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan makes its debut at the prestigious Milan Design Week 2026 with a large-scale exhibition titled "When Apricots Blossom," running from April 20 to 26 at Palazzo Citterio. The project is organized by the Art and Culture Development Foundation of Uzbekistan (ACDF) and curated by architect Kulapat Yantrasast, the founder of WHY Architecture.

Europe is entering an era of radical security restructuring. Amid mounting uncertainty regarding the future of NATO, Brussels has officially proposed the creation of a new European Defense Union that would unite not only EU member states but also key non-bloc partners—the United Kingdom, Norway, and Ukraine.

A ceremony honoring chess player and winner of the International Chess Federation Candidates Tournament, Zhavokhir Sindarov, was held with the participation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Uzbekistan is celebrating the greatest achievement in the history of national chess: Grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov has returned home as the winner of the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament. Our compatriot is now set to compete in the World Chess Championship match.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on the progress of work and new projects in culture and tourism.

Uzbekistan has reinforced its status as a leader in environmental reforms in Central Asia by joining the Water Forward global platform. During the World Bank Group Spring Meetings in Washington, the republic became one of the first 14 countries in the world to sign a National Water Pact aimed at ensuring water security for its population.

A unique digital resource has been launched in Germany that may fundamentally alter how many Germans view their ancestry. An online platform hosted by the Arolsen Archives has opened access to over 12 million documents, allowing anyone to instantly verify whether their relatives were members of the Nazi Party (NSDAP) between 1920 and 1945.

Against the backdrop of a global energy crisis caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Moscow and Beijing are strengthening their strategic alliance. During his visit to the PRC, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov assured the Chinese leadership that Russia is ready to fully compensate for the resulting resource deficit.

In eastern Uzbekistan, the next stage of strengthening the strategic partnership with India has commenced: the "Dustlik-2026" joint tactical exercises officially opened at the Gurumsaray training ground. Servicemen from both nations have joined forces to carry out complex combat missions and exchange unique practical expertise.

Kyiv and Berlin are entering a new phase of military-industrial partnership: during Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s unannounced visit to Germany, the sides signed an agreement destined to become the largest defense project in modern Europe. The deal focuses on the joint production of air defense systems, missiles, and the creation of a unique "drone pact."

The capital of Uzbekistan has witnessed a major triumph for the national martial arts school. At the ongoing WT World Taekwondo Junior Championships in Tashkent, national team member Yosinbek Odilov ascended to the top step of the podium, reaffirming Uzbekistan's status as one of the leading nations in the sport.

Astronomers are expanding the map of cosmic threats: to date, approximately 40,000 asteroids have been identified with orbits passing in dangerous proximity to our planet. Scientists warn that the number of Near-Earth Objects (NEOs) continues to rise as observation technology improves.

The Uzbekistan national ice hockey team caused a massive stir in its very first match of the IIIB Division World Championship. The opening game turned into a catastrophe for the opponent and a historic scoring feast for Uzbek fans.

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev inspected the operations of the situation center of the Bukhara Regional Khokimiyat.

At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Uzbekistan on a working visit.