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President of Uzbekistan sends condolences to president of Russia over terrorist attacks in Dagestan
President of Uzbekistan has sent condolences to president of Russia in connection with terrorist attacks in Dagestan. Dozens of people were killed and injured in the attacks on two churches, two synagogues, and a traffic police post.
Labor migration from Uzbekistan to Russia likely to keep falling
Development of the construction industry in Uzbekistan, where wages can compete with those in Russia, may further decrease the flow of labor migrants to this country, according to a representative from the Agency for External Labor Migration.
Putin highlights Uzbekistan’s “neutral” and “balanced” stance on Russia’s actions in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked President Shavkat Mirziyoyev for Uzbekistan’s stance regarding Russia’s actions in Ukraine, noting that the policy “has a clearly expressed, such a neutral character, and is very balanced”.
Putin’s state visit to Uzbekistan. Outcomes
Russian president’s second state visit after re-election was to Uzbekistan. Scheduled for two days, the visit expanded into the third day. Parties agreed to expand trade, construct a small nuclear plant and two pumped hydropower storages, protect labor migrants, and covered other issues.
Russia to start building small nuclear power station in Uzbekistan this summer
Russia will start construction of a small nuclear power station in the Jizzakh region of Uzbekistan this summer. The contract was signed Monday during the visit of Russian president Vladimir Putin to Tashkent.
President of Russia arrives in Uzbekistan on state visit (photos)
President of Russia Vladimir Putin arrived in Tashkent on a state visit. President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev welcomed him at the airport. This is the second state visit of Vladimir Putin after reelection in March. Photos.
Vladimir Putin to make state visit to Uzbekistan
President of Uzbekistan and president of Russia held a telephone conversation. They discussed the preparation for Vladimir Putin’s state visit to the country.
President of Uzbekistan to attend Victory Day parade in Moscow
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will participate in the ceremonies commemorating the 79th anniversary of Victory in World War II, during his visit to Russia on 8−9 May. Additionally, he will attend a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council as head of the observer state.
Remittances to Uzbekistan increase, Russia’s share decreases, says Central Bank
In the first quarter of 2024, the volume of remittances to Uzbekistan increased, as reported by Central Bank chairperson Mamarizo Nurmuratov during a press conference on April 25.
Children left without parental care in Russia repatriated to Uzbekistan
17 Uzbekistani minors, deprived of parental care and in need of assistance, have been returned from Russia to Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan asks citizens in Russia to avoid unnecessary visits to crowded areas
Agency for External Labor Migration has recommended Uzbekistan citizens residing in Russia to constantly carry their documents with them and to avoid unnecessary visits to crowded places. The agency noted there is no urgent need to return home.
Uzbekistan condemns terrorist attack in Moscow
President Mirziyoyev extended condolences to President Putin over the terrorist attack in the Moscow area. MFA of Uzbekistan “calls for unanimous rejection of violence against innocent citizens”. Uzbekistan Embassy in Moscow has not received any reports on injuries of Uzbekistan citizens yet.
President of Uzbekistan congratulates Vladimir Putin on victory in presidential elections
President Mirziyoyev congratulated Russian President Putin on his “convincing victory” in the presidential election. The message notes the high turnout and voting results “once again clearly showed the unwavering trust and strong support of the population” for Putin’s political course and program.
U.S. sanctions companies from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
The U.S. Department of the Treasury imposed sanctions against several companies from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan for supplying goods to Russia evading restrictions.
Statement of Journalism University rector causes reaction from Russian MFA
Journalism University Rector Sherzodkhon Qudratkhoja said Uzbekistan residents who do not know Uzbek language should decide if they are “occupants” or “idiots”. He replied to criticism from Russian politicians. Russian state agency ceased ties with him. Russia’s MFA summoned Uzbekistan’s ambassador.
Uzbekistan increases trade with China and Russia, decreases with neighbors in 2023
China replaced Russia as Uzbekistan’s primary trading partner in 2023. Trade with both countries increased, with growing imports to Uzbekistan and decreasing exports. At the same time, trade with neighboring Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan declined.
World Bank: remittances from Russia to Uzbekistan gradually decrease
According to the World Bank estimates, the volume of remittances from Russia to Uzbekistan is gradually decreasing. The number of Uzbekistani labor migrants in the Russian Federation decreases, the exchange rate of the Uzbek soum against the ruble strengthens and inflation in Russia is on the rise.
‘Prilepin's opinion does not even remotely reflect official position of Russian Federation,' Russian MFA claims
Russian MFA spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Zakhar Prilepin’s words on Uzbekistan’s annex to Russia “do not even remotely reflect the official position of the Russian Federation.” Earlier, Russian Ambassador to Uzbekistan Oleg Malginov expressed the same perspective.
MFA of Uzbekistan summons Russian ambassador on Prilepin’s commentary on country’s annexation to Russia
MFA of Uzbekistan invited Russian Ambassador Oleg Malginov on the proposal of Zakhar Prilepin, co-chairman of “A Just Russia — For Truth” party, on the annexation of the republic to the Russian Federation and claimed it to be deliberately provocative, negatively affecting the bilateral relations.
Russia wants to increase oil supplies to Uzbekistan
Russia is working on the possibility of increasing exports of oil and oil products to Uzbekistan, Russia’s Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov shared. According to him, the results of geological exploration in the republic forecast the discovery of gas fields.
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