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New compact ballot papers for October elections to help save over $236,000
The Central Election Commission of Uzbekistan approved the design of ballot papers for October parliamentary elections. The ballots will have various colors for different types of elections, while their compact design should help reduce printing costs by at least $236,000.
Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz to visit Uzbekistan
Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz will visit Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan on 15−17 September and participate in the Central Asia-Germany summit.
Head of State Security Service: Only joint efforts can bring effective results in countering terrorism
Complex military and political processes in the SCO and CIS area require member countries to consolidate efforts to counter terrorism and extremism, chairman of the State Security Service of Uzbekistan Abdusalom Azizov said. He noted the importance of supporting Afghanistan in combating terrorism.
President says protection of human rights and freedoms is “fundamental basis” for combating terrorism
Protection and promotion of human rights and freedoms, along with strict adherence to the rule of law, are a fundamental basis for combating terrorism and extremism, president of Uzbekistan said in his address to the SCO and CIS joint conference in Tashkent.
Uzbekistan celebrates 33 years of independence (photos)
Uzbekistan celebrated the 33rd independence anniversary on 1 September. Speaking at the celebration in Tashkent, president Shavkat Mirziyoyev emphasized the importance of unity, education and continued democratic reforms in the face of global challenges.
President of Uzbekistan pardons 522 convicted, including 19 foreigners
President of Uzbekistan signed a decree pardoning 522 individuals, among them 19 foreign citizens, 56 women, 25 men over 60, 233 young people (including one minor) and 27 persons convicted for participating in banned organizations.
New ambassador of Uzbekistan arrives in South Korea
Alisher Abdusalomov, former head of the secretariat of the Senate chairperson, has been appointed as ambassador of Uzbekistan to South Korea. Previous ambassador Vitaly Fen passed away in June.
New ambassador of Israel to Uzbekistan appointed
Foreign minister of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov received the new ambassador of Israel Gideon Lustig. He wished the diplomat productive tenure in the country. The minister also called for the “earliest stabilization of the situation in the Middle East”.
Uzbekistan to open polling stations for parliamentary election in 39 countries
Polling stations for the October parliamentary elections in Uzbekistan will operate in 39 countries. Seven stations will open in Russia, three each in Kazakhstan and China, two each in seven countries, and one station in 29 countries.
Presidents of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan sign Treaty on allied relations
Presidents of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan held the first meeting of the Supreme interstate council and signed a Treaty on allied relations in Tashkent.
All five parties of Uzbekistan approved for participation in parliamentary elections
All five political parties in Uzbekistan received permission from the Central election commission to participate in the October elections of deputies to the Legislative chamber and local councils.
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev to visit Uzbekistan
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will pay a state visit to Uzbekistan on 22−23 August. The presidents of the two countries will hold the first meeting of the Supreme interstate council.
“Central Asia’s today and tomorrow depend on our common efforts” — president of Uzbekistan
Situation around Ukraine and Middle East “directly affects” the development of Central Asia, said president Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the Astana summit. He emphasized that Central Asia’s “today and tomorrow” depend on “common efforts” and willingness to “jointly promote the interests of the region”.
Japan’s prime minister cancels trip to Uzbekistan over “megaquake” advisory
Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida canceled his planned four-day trip to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Mongolia because of a risk of a massive earthquake in Japan. Flags of Uzbekistan and Japan were hung in the streets of Tashkent in anticipation of the visit.
Presidents of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan sign 10-year Strategic partnership program
Presidents of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan held the first session of the High-level interstate council in Astana and signed the 10-year Program of strategic partnership and alliance. They also opened the monument to the Uzbek poet Alisher Navoi in the capital of Kazakhstan.
Climate council to be set up under President of Uzbekistan
The Climate council will be set up under the president of Uzbekistan. It will be the highest consultative body under the president on issues of mitigation and adaptation to climate change.
Italy’s prime minister meets Uzbekistan’s foreign minister on short stop in Tashkent
Prime minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni made a short stop in Tashkent on her flight from China. Foreign minister of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov met her at Tashkent airport.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev to pay state visit to Kazakhstan
President of Uzbekistan will pay a state visit to Kazakhstan on 7−8 August. He will also attend the Consultative meeting of the heads of Central Asian states in Astana on 9 August.
New UNDP resident representative in Uzbekistan appointed
Akiko Fujii has been appointed as new UNDP resident representative in Uzbekistan. She has over 25 years of experience with UNDP, having served as resident representative in the Maldives and deputy resident representative in Vietnam and Fiji multi-country office.
Parliamentary elections to be held in Uzbekistan on 27 October
Elections to the parliament and local councils in Uzbekistan will be held on 27 October. The election campaign starts from 26 July, the Central election commission announced.
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