Politics
“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.
Gold price surge boosts Uzbekistan’s foreign exchange reserves, yet gold volume declines
In March, Uzbekistan’s foreign exchange reserves grew to $34.2 billion, amid record-breaking increases in gold prices. Meanwhile, the physical volume of precious metal in the reserves fell by 10.9 tons, marking its lowest level since May 2022.
“Kazakh-Uzbek tandem is vital necessity,” says Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
During talks with the head of Uzbekistan, the president of Kazakhstan noted that the “Kazakh-Uzbek tandem is a vital necessity, and only through joint efforts is it possible to ensure sustainable development of our countries”. The presidents discussed enhancing cooperation across various sectors.
President inaugurates construction of initial facilities in New Tashkent (photo)
President initiated construction of first facilities in New Tashkent, including campuses of New Uzbekistan University and Tashkent State University, National Library and National Theater. “Initiation of the new city’s construction with centers of knowledge and spirituality is deliberate,” he noted.
President of Kazakhstan is expected to visit Uzbekistan
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is set to visit Uzbekistan on April 5, upon the invitation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The discussions are scheduled to be held in Khiva.
“Due to terrorist attack near Moscow, international situation becomes even more serious,” president of Uzbekistan says
Amid global tensions, including the conflict in the Middle East “between the main partners” of Uzbekistan, the president noted the need to reduce adverse impacts on the economy and people’s incomes. He noted the situation’s gravity, particularly in the aftermath of the terrorist attack near Moscow.
Shavkat Umurzakov becomes hokim of Tashkent city
Shavkat Umurzakov, who has been serving as the acting hokim (mayor) of the capital city for more than a year, has been appointed as the hokim of Tashkent.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan condemns Israeli attack on Iran’s diplomatic mission in Syria
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan strongly denounced the Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus. “It is absolutely unacceptable to attack diplomatic and other missions of foreign countries and it violates principles of international diplomatic law,” the ministry stated.
2023 anti-corruption rankings: Uzbekistan state bodies assessed
Anti-Corruption Agency of Uzbekistan released a new rating for state bodies' anti-corruption efforts. The Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology and Central Bank received top scores, while 40 bodies were rated “satisfactory” and 15 as “unsatisfactory”.
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