Uzbekistan supports UNGA resolution calling on Israel to free Golan Heights
The UN General Assembly has passed a resolution calling on Israel to withdraw from the Syrian Golan Heights. 91 countries, including Uzbekistan, voted in favor.
President Mirziyoyev: Uzbekistan plans to allocate $100 million of state budget for country’s electrical industry
In 2023, Uzbekistan intends to launch solar and wind power plants capable of generating 2 GW, and 4 GW in 2024. The president ordered to localize production of cables, generators, inverters, and transformers for the plants. He also announced the allocation of $100 million to electrical industry.
Uzbekistani deputies adopt amendments to penalize publication of photos and videos of law enforcement officers “aimed to discredit them”
The Legislative Chamber of Uzbekistan adopted a law to improve the road traffic safety system. It included a clause on penalty for online publication of photos and videos of law enforcement officers “for the purpose of discrediting.” Only one deputy publicly opposed it and pointed out the risks.
Russia’s MIA suggests imposing new restrictions on illegal migrants
Russia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs proposed to introduce a controlled stay regime for illegal migrants, along with a number of bans and restrictions. Those appearing in the register will not be able to drive, transfer money or get married.
Senate approves transition to mixed electoral system in Uzbekistan
Senators of Uzbekistan approved a constitutional law on the transition to a mixed system of election of the deputies. In addition, MPs no longer need to gain more than half of the votes to be elected. Earlier, only one MP opposed the bill due to the lack of independent candidates.
Tashkent increases cold water and sewerage bills
Tashkent city kengash approved an increase in tariffs for drinking water supply. It will now cost 1,400 soums per cubic meter for individuals and 3,000 soums for legal entities.
EU Sanctions Envoy is to visit Uzbekistan on November 29−30
EU Sanctions Envoy David O’Sullivan will visit Uzbekistan on November 29−30. This would be his second trip to Tashkent in the last seven months.
Afruza Khamdamova becomes first world chess champion in history of Uzbekistan
Chess player Afruza Khamdamova won early the World Youth Championship U14 2023 in Italy. She became Uzbekistan’s first ever chess champion. She missed the first round due to a delay in the issuance of a Schengen visa. Despite the technical defeat, she was able to secure nine victories.
EU extends Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) for Uzbekistan until end of 2027
The EU decided to extend the GSP+ system of trade preferences for another four years. Uzbekistan, as a participant of the basic and then extended program, reached a four times increase in exports to the EU of €450 million by the end of 2022. MIIT expects the number to go up to $1 billion in 2023.
'Power of Fragility': Tashkent hosts exhibitions of Ludviga Nesterovich and Tatyana Fadeyeva
Personal exhibitions of sculptor Ludviga Nesterovich and artist Tatyana Fadeyeva “Serene dreams” are held in Tashkent. Having opened five days apart, the exhibitions complement each other well. Both exhibitions push one to think of an art as a tool of self-discovery and self-expression.
The Nutcracker ballet remake premiers in Tashkent
From December 23 to 30, the State Academic Bolshoi Theater named after Alisher Navoi will host the premier of “The Nutcracker” ballet staged by Russian choreographer Maxim Petrov and accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra of Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan and Russia intend to develop cooperation in railway transportation
The transport agencies of Uzbekistan and Russia signed a memorandum. It covered the exchange of information on traffic safety violations and railway transport operation, as well as digitalization and introduction of modern technologies.
Uzbekistan creates database of perpetrators guilty of child abuse
The government of Uzbekistan has approved the procedure for maintaining a list of perpetrators of sexual violence against underage children. The register includes the ones previously incarcerated for crimes involving minors. Those included in the list are prohibited from working with children.
U.S. to stop accepting Uzbekistani citizens crossing Mexican border
Uzbekistani nationals who attempt to illegally enter the United States through the border with Mexico will now not be allowed into the country of migration. Instead, they will be detained until their immigration case is resolved.
President Mirziyoyev: 'After Asian Games, Olympic city has to serve people, not stay empty'
President Mirziyoyev visited the construction site of the Olympic city to host 4th Asian Youth Games-2025. It will accommodate the Ministry of Sports, sports federations and other agencies. “The complexes should not be empty after the Asian Games, but should serve our people,” said the president.
President Mirziyoyev: Uzbekistan aims to gain oil independence in 2−3 years
In Termez, President of Uzbekistan spoke about implementing major industrial projects in Surkhandarya. Uzbekistan’s oil independence is expected to be obtained in 2−3 years with the launch of the gas chemical complex in Baisun and the expansion of geological exploration.
Helicopter of the Ministry of Defense crashes in Kattakurgan. All crew members died.
A Mi-8 helicopter under the command of Uzbekistan Air and Air Defence Forces crashed during a training flight at the Kattakurgan training area. The entire crew passed away.
President Mirziyoyev: 'It is imperative to instill the idea that water is not free'
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev spoke about the water issue in Uzbekistan during his visit to Surkhandarya. He urged the need to instill the idea that water is not free and then turn this idea into a rule of daily life.
U.S. and Central Asian countries launch B5+1 business platform
The U.S. and Central Asian countries are launching a public-private dialogue business platform — Business 5+1 — to strengthen the region’s economic cooperation with American companies.
Uzbekistani deputies respond to remarks by Deputy Head of Russia’s State Duma on migrants and Russian speaking schools
The deputy head of Russia’s State Duma, Pyotr Tolstoy, suggested restricting employment in Russia of citizens from countries where Russian is a non-state-language, and building Russian-language schools in Uzbekistan using migrants' money. Uzbek deputies Bobur Bekmurodov and Alisher Kadirov retorted.
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