Politics
Malaysian Prime Minister to pay official visit to Uzbekistan
Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim will pay a two-day official visit to Uzbekistan. After talks in Tashkent, he will visit Samarkand and Bukhara.
President of Uzbekistan, head of UN Office of Counter-Terrorism discuss cooperation
President of Uzbekistan and UN under-secretary-general for counter-terrorism discussed expansion of cooperation, protection of young people from influence of extremism and terrorism, situation in Afghanistan and other issues.
UN Women office to open in Uzbekistan
UN Women representative office is set to open in Uzbekistan, an initiative supported by President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and UN deputy secretary general and executive director Sima Sami Bahous, who is visiting the country.
79th commemoration of Victory: president of Uzbekistan joins celebrations in Moscow
The president of Uzbekistan attended solemn events in Moscow commemorating the 79th anniversary of the Victory in World War II. Photos attached.
“We are waiting for fruits, vegetables from Uzbekistan.” Mirziyoyev and Putin discuss agricultural supplies
Presidents of Uzbekistan and Russia discussed trade and economic cooperation. “We are waiting for fruits and vegetables from Uzbekistan, just like last year. It is good for you and us,” Putin said. “We have an opportunity to saturate the Russian market with agricultural products,” Mirziyoyev noted.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev outlines five key cooperation priorities for Uzbekistan-Eurasian Economic Union
At a Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meeting, president of Uzbekistan outlined key cooperation priorities with the EAEU, including removing trade barriers, fostering industrial cooperation and transport corridors, and ensuring social support for labor migrants and tourism exchange.
President of Uzbekistan to attend Victory Day parade in Moscow
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will participate in the ceremonies commemorating the 79th anniversary of Victory in World War II, during his visit to Russia on 8−9 May. Additionally, he will attend a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council as head of the observer state.
What are key outcomes from David Cameron’s visit to Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan and the UK signed two documents and agreed on establishing a Joint Economic Commission, implementing high-speed rail projects and other issues during David Cameron’s visit to Tashkent. He also announced a number of new projects to support education, SMEs and combat climate change.
“We are not asking to choose between partners,” David Cameron speaks on Britain’s relations with Central Asia
Britain is not asking Uzbekistan and the rest of Central Asia to choose among regional collaboration partners, British Foreign Secretary David Cameron stated. “We want to be here to build partnerships,” he noted.
Foreign ministers of Uzbekistan and UK sign two documents on cooperation
Foreign ministers of Uzbekistan and the UK signed a Declaration on Comprehensive Cooperation and a Memorandum of Understanding focusing on regional and international connectivity, as well as infrastructure, during David Cameron’s visit to Tashkent.
Op-Ed by David Cameron: “There are huge opportunities before us. We must seize them, together”
Lord David Cameron, UK’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, in an Op-Ed prior to his visit to Uzbekistan, writes about the three priority areas that would take relations to a new level.
UK Foreign Secretary to visit Uzbekistan
Current UK Foreign Secretary and former Prime Minister Lord David Cameron will visit Tashkent. Discussions with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan are expected to cover cooperation on the key matters of regional security, education, climate change, and business relations.
EU, UNDP to support anti-corruption effort in Uzbekistan
EU and UNDP together with Anti-Corruption Agency of Uzbekistan launched the Action “Improving Governance in Uzbekistan” aimed at bolstering the government’s anti-corruption efforts. With a total budget of over 7 million euros, the action consists of two projects to cover all regions of the country.
Uzbekistan and Tajikistan sign Treaty on Allied Relations
Presidents of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan signed a Treaty on Allied Relations between the two countries. A total of 28 documents were signed during Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s state visit to Dushanbe.
President of Uzbekistan scheduled for state visit to Tajikistan
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a state visit to Tajikistan on April 18−19. He will hold negotiations with president of Tajikistan and other officials, and attend a number of joint events.
“Escalating tensions in Middle East may lead to broad military confrontation,” says Uzbekistan’s MFA
Uzbekistan calls on the parties involved in the Middle East conflict for restraint and political settlement. “Escalating tensions in the region could lead to more serious consequences and a broad military confrontation,” the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
“Tashkent to apply Sydney’s practices to renovate streets,” city hokim says
Tashkent hokimiyat plans to undertake renovation of mahallas and streets using a unified code based on the practices of Sydney, Australia. Hokim Shavkat Umurzakov announced the initiative. “Ideal conditions should extend beyond the city center, in the most challenging and remote mahallas,” he said.
President congratulates people of Uzbekistan on Ramadan Hayit
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, in his Ramadan Hayit (Eid al-Fitr) message to the people of Uzbekistan, emphasized the importance of preserving “peace and tranquility, to fortify out unity and bring our reforms to a new level to serve the interests of the people” amidst ongoing global tensions.
Uzbekistan labor migrants to access subsidies and assistance abroad
In Uzbekistan, labor migrants are expected to be compensated for professional and language certificate expenses and assisted in times of difficulty abroad. Upon return, they’ll receive employment support, with subsidies available for their employers.
President pardons 426 people, including 11 foreigners
Ahead of Ramadan Hayit (Eid al-Fitr), the president of Uzbekistan granted clemency to 426 individuals. Among them, 135 are fully released from their main sentences, while 200 are released on parole. 11 foreigners and three minors are among the pardoned.
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