CEC allows all five parties to participate in Uzbekistan’s early presidential election
All five political parties in Uzbekistan received permission from the Central Election Commission to participate in the early presidential elections scheduled on July 9.
Milliy Tiklanish party joins UzLiDeP in endorsing Shavkat Mirziyoyev for president
The Democratic Party of Uzbekistan Milliy Tiklanish (National Revival) announced that it would not run its own candidate in the upcoming presidential election and instead support the incumbent head of the state Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who was nominated by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (UzLiDep).
Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan launch construction of a car plant in Chui region
Ulugbek Rozukulov, head of Uzavtosanoat, and Akylbek Japarov, chairman of the Kyrgyz Cabinet of Ministers, launched the construction of the Altyn Tulpar Unaa Kurulush passenger car and commercial vehicle assembly plant in Chui region.
UzLiDep nominates Shavkat Mirziyoyev as presidential candidate
The Liberal Democratic Party of Uzbekistan (UzLiDEP) nominates Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the incumbent head of state, as a presidential candidate.
President of Uzbekistan reviews readiness of energy system for summer period
At a meeting on energy supply in Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev discussed the expected rise in electricity consumption during the summer period. He criticised hokims and the Energy Minister for failing to calculate expected load coverage.
Adolat SDP nominates Robakhon Mahmudova as its presidential candidate
The Adolat Social Democratic Party nominates Robakhon Makhmudova, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Court, as a presidential candidate on July 9 elections. Since judges have no right to engage in political activities, the Supreme Qualification Collegium of Judges suspended her judicial powers.
PDPU nominates Ulugbek Inoyatov for presidential elections
The People’s Democratic Party of Uzbekistan nominated its leader Ulugbek Inoyatov as a presidential candidate. He was the Minister of Public Education from 2013−2018.
President of Uzbekistan instructs to create gasoline and diesel fuel reserves
The President ordered the creation of a fuel reserve for gasoline and diesel. He also announced that loans will be provided to fuel importers to supplement their working capital. In addition, he set a target of installing 900 electric car chargers across the country by the end of 2023.
Ecological Party of Uzbekistan to nominate its leader for presidential elections
The Ecological Party of Uzbekistan announced its intention to nominate the party leader, Abdushukur Khamzaev, as a presidential candidate for the early elections on July 9. Khamzaev is a former forestry official and researcher who became party chairman last December.
Uzbekistan’s international reserves shrank by $230 million in April
Uzbekistan’s international reserves in April decreased by $230 million to a total of $35.2 billion. The decline was mainly due to a reduction in foreign currency reserves.
President unveils new measures to reduce poverty and increase employment in Uzbekistan
President unveiled measures to reduce poverty and unemployment, such as signing contracts with businesses to train workers, providing preferential access to infrastructure and credit, implementing a new program based on China’s experience, and revising the procedure for granting loans and subsidies.
Majority-proportional electoral system to be introduced in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan plans to introduce a majoritarian-proportional (mixed) electoral system for the formation of the deputy corps of the Legislative Chamber and local kengashes.
EU may sanction Uzbek firms for aiding Russia to circumvent sanctions
The European Union is considering new sanctions over Russia’s war in Ukraine. According to Reuters sources, the sanctions may target companies from China, Iran, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan that help Russia circumvent sanctions already imposed.
Ukraine considers participation of CIS leaders in Victory Day parade as “an unfriendly act towards Ukraine”
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry called the participation of CIS leaders in the Victory Day parade in Moscow an “unfriendly act towards Ukraine,” whose people are “fighting for their survival and freedom.”
CEC announces start of presidential election campaign in Uzbekistan
The campaign for the early presidential election, which will take place on July 9, was officially launched by the Central Election Commission of Uzbekistan. The deadline for registering candidates is June 6.
President Mirziyoyev visits Moscow for Victory Day celebrations, holds talks with Putin
President Mirziyoyev arrived in Moscow on a working visit to participate in the celebrations for the 78th anniversary of the victory in World War II, where he held talks with President Putin to discuss promoting cooperation projects and continuing cultural and humanitarian exchanges.
Uzbekistan’s CEC starts preparations for early presidential election
The Central Election Commission and political parties in Uzbekistan begun preparations for early presidential elections scheduled for 9 July. The CEC plans to announce the start of the election campaign on 10 May. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced the early election on May 8.
Uzbekistan to hold early presidential election on July 9
Early presidential elections in Uzbekistan will be held on 9 July, 2023.
“The media is the most influential force conveying the voice of the people to public authorities” — President
The President of Uzbekistan called the media and journalists “the most influential force conveying the voice and opinion of the people to the general public and state authorities.” He spoke about the guarantees of freedom for media and reminded them of their responsibility.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev calls early presidential election in Uzbekistan
The President called for an early presidential election in Uzbekistan. He explained the reasons for “giving up” the remaining 3.5 years of his presidential term.
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