Politics
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.
Nodir Ganiyev appointed Uzbekistan’s ambassador to France
Nodir Ganiev, who previously served as ambassador of Uzbekistan to Sweden, has been appointed as ambassador to France.
New German ambassador arrives in Uzbekistan
Manfred Huterer, previously German ambassador to Belarus, has been appointed as ambassador to Uzbekistan. Foreign minister Bakhtiyor Saidov received him.
President of Uzbekistan congratulates head of European Commission on re-election
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated Ursula von der Leyen with her re-election as president of the European Commission, expressing hope for strengthening of relations between Uzbekistan and the EU.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev talks over phone with new president of Iran
Shavkat Mirziyoyev and new president of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian discussed development of Uzbek-Iranian relations, implementation of previously reached agreements and the regional agenda during a phone conversation.
President of Kyrgyzstan to pay state visit to Uzbekistan
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov will pay a state visit to Uzbekistan on 18−19 July. Negotiations with president of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and a number of joint events are planned.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev condemns assassination attempt on Donald Trump
President of Uzbekistan strongly condemned the assassination attempt on former US president Donald Trump and wished him a speedy recovery.
Two high-level deputies disagree on return of death penalty in Uzbekistan
Two vice-speakers of the Legislative chamber expressed contrasting opinions on the death penalty. Following the news of a child’s murder in Tashkent, Alisher Qodirov stated that such individuals “should not live”. Odiljon Tojiev argued that the death penalty would not reduce crime rates.
President of Uzbekistan receives head of Chinese parliament
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and head of Chinese зarliament Zhao Leji discussed China’s support in the reform program in Uzbekistan, cooperation between the two countries in education and other issues.
State funding for political parties to be increased in Uzbekistan
President of Uzbekistan signed amendments to the legislation increasing the amount of state funds allocated annually for financing the statutory activities of political parties.
Uzbekistan bans activities of foreign political parties
President of Uzbekistan signed an amendment to the law “On political parties” prohibiting creation and operation of political parties of foreign states and their branches on the country’s territory.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to pay working visit to Azerbaijan
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will visit Azerbaijan on 5−6 July to attend on the informal summit of the Organization of Turkic States. Discussions will focus on building a sustainable future through transport interconnectivity and combating climate change.
President of Uzbekistan expresses condolences to India
President of Uzbekistan sent condolences to president and prime minister of India over numerous victims and injured as a result of a stampede in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
President of Uzbekistan to attend SCO summit in Astana
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a working visit to Astana, Kazakhstan on 3−4 July to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit and a “SCO Plus” format meeting. UN secretary-general will also be present at the summit.
“Investing in health is an investment in the future of our countries and societies.” Interview with WHO regional director for Europe
WHO regional director for Europe Dr Hans Kluge in interview to Gazeta.uz spoke about his organization’s cooperation with Uzbekistan, importance of investments in healthcare, achievements and challenges in combatting tuberculosis, noncommunicable diseases, and other issues.
UN secretary general to visit Uzbekistan and other countries of Central Asia
UN secretary general António Guterres will start his visit to Uzbekistan Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan on Saturday. He will attend the SCO summit in Astana on 4 July. The head of the UN visited the region in 2017.
President says national media “close to becoming fourth estate”, vows to “continue efforts in this direction”
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated the press and media workers with their professional holiday (27 June). He noted that “liberalization of the information sector and its development are priority tasks in building New Uzbekistan”.
President of Uzbekistan receives Russian interior minister
President of Uzbekistan and interior minister of Russia discussed cooperation in combating terrorism, extremism, drug trafficking, organized crime, cybersecurity, as well as migration.
Parents may face fines for illegally involving children in religious upbringing
MPs are discussing the introduction of administrative liability for parents or guardians who illegally involve children in religious education.
MPs pass law on recognizing foreign citizens as undesirable
MPs have passed amendments to recognize foreign citizens undesirable in Uzbekistan. Reasons for this designation may include speeches and actions that threaten the country’s sovereignty, integrity, and security, incite enmity, humiliate honor, dignity, or history of the people.
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