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SDP Adolat endorses Robakhon Makhmudova as presidential candidate
The Adolat party endorsed Robakhon Makhmudova as Uzbekistan’s presidential candidate and approved her programme. Her election programme includes the development of the Social State 2030 programme, agricultural risk insurance, improvement of road infrastructure and others.
PDPU endorses its presidential candidate and his programme
The People’s Democratic Party of Uzbekistan approved Ulugbek Inoyatov as its presidential candidate for the early elections. The party’s congress also endorsed his programme, which includes a tax on luxury property, introduction of jury trials and other measures.
President of Uzbekistan congratulates Erdogan on decisive victory in election
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his victory in Sunday’s presidential election. The two leaders also discussed ways to enhance Uzbek-Turkish relations and expand multifaceted cooperation.
Uzbekistan and Singapore strengthen bilateral ties in historic visit
President of Singapore Halimah Yacob visited Uzbekistan, where she held talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The sides discussed bolstering trade, investment, cultural exchanges, and regional integration. Key agreements were signed, further cementing cooperation in various sectors.
President of Uzbekistan calls for new economic dialogue at CA-China summit
At the CA-China summit in Xi’an, the President of Uzbekistan proposed aligning the national development strategies of the six countries, creating a “new economic dialogue”, boosting interconnectivity and doubling trade with China by 2030.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Xi Jinping meet in Xi’an, sign 41 documents
President of Uzbekistan met with his Chinese counterpart in Xi’an to discuss bilateral cooperation. The two leaders adopted a program for the development of a comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era between the two countries for 2023−2027 and signed 41 documents, covering various areas.
CEC allows all five parties to participate in Uzbekistan’s early presidential election
All five political parties in Uzbekistan received permission from the Central Election Commission to participate in the early presidential elections scheduled on July 9.
Milliy Tiklanish party joins UzLiDeP in endorsing Shavkat Mirziyoyev for president
The Democratic Party of Uzbekistan Milliy Tiklanish (National Revival) announced that it would not run its own candidate in the upcoming presidential election and instead support the incumbent head of the state Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who was nominated by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (UzLiDep).
UzLiDep nominates Shavkat Mirziyoyev as presidential candidate
The Liberal Democratic Party of Uzbekistan (UzLiDEP) nominates Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the incumbent head of state, as a presidential candidate.
Adolat SDP nominates Robakhon Mahmudova as its presidential candidate
The Adolat Social Democratic Party nominates Robakhon Makhmudova, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Court, as a presidential candidate on July 9 elections. Since judges have no right to engage in political activities, the Supreme Qualification Collegium of Judges suspended her judicial powers.
PDPU nominates Ulugbek Inoyatov for presidential elections
The People’s Democratic Party of Uzbekistan nominated its leader Ulugbek Inoyatov as a presidential candidate. He was the Minister of Public Education from 2013−2018.
Ecological Party of Uzbekistan to nominate its leader for presidential elections
The Ecological Party of Uzbekistan announced its intention to nominate the party leader, Abdushukur Khamzaev, as a presidential candidate for the early elections on July 9. Khamzaev is a former forestry official and researcher who became party chairman last December.
Majority-proportional electoral system to be introduced in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan plans to introduce a majoritarian-proportional (mixed) electoral system for the formation of the deputy corps of the Legislative Chamber and local kengashes.
CEC announces start of presidential election campaign in Uzbekistan
The campaign for the early presidential election, which will take place on July 9, was officially launched by the Central Election Commission of Uzbekistan. The deadline for registering candidates is June 6.
President Mirziyoyev visits Moscow for Victory Day celebrations, holds talks with Putin
President Mirziyoyev arrived in Moscow on a working visit to participate in the celebrations for the 78th anniversary of the victory in World War II, where he held talks with President Putin to discuss promoting cooperation projects and continuing cultural and humanitarian exchanges.
Uzbekistan’s CEC starts preparations for early presidential election
The Central Election Commission and political parties in Uzbekistan begun preparations for early presidential elections scheduled for 9 July. The CEC plans to announce the start of the election campaign on 10 May. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced the early election on May 8.
Uzbekistan to hold early presidential election on July 9
Early presidential elections in Uzbekistan will be held on 9 July, 2023.
“The media is the most influential force conveying the voice of the people to public authorities” — President
The President of Uzbekistan called the media and journalists “the most influential force conveying the voice and opinion of the people to the general public and state authorities.” He spoke about the guarantees of freedom for media and reminded them of their responsibility.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev calls early presidential election in Uzbekistan
The President called for an early presidential election in Uzbekistan. He explained the reasons for “giving up” the remaining 3.5 years of his presidential term.
“Uzbekistan is a secular state, and it will remain so” — President
“Uzbekistan is a secular state, and it will remain so,” the President said. “Our society will never tolerate any kind of radicalisation or the use of religion for political purposes,” he stressed.
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