Uzbekistan

Economy ноябрь 13, 2026

Kazakhstan’s Trade Ministry council discusses transparency of domestic airfares

The year’s final meeting of the Public Council at Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Trade and Integration covered e-commerce, a regional digital services market and transparency in domestic airfares.

Oil and Gas ноябрь 13, 2026

KazTransOil transports more oil

KazTransOil transported 38 million 306 thousand tonnes of oil in the first 10 months of 2026. That was 1 million 323 thousand tonnes more than in the same period last year.

Society ноябрь 13, 2026

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan join forces to protect saiga

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have signed a memorandum on conserving and restoring the saiga population. They plan joint monitoring, scientific data exchange and stronger efforts against poaching.

Economy ноябрь 12, 2026

Karakalpakstan to support farming projects

Uzbekistan’s presidential decree provides for agricultural projects in Karakalpakstan and a programme marking the 200th anniversary of Berdakh’s birth. Funding will go to fish farming, tomatoes and melon production.

Culture ноябрь 12, 2026

Intellectuals meet in Karakalpakstan

A regional meeting of the Uzbekistan Council of Intellectuals is taking place in the Republic of Karakalpakstan on November 10. The agenda includes national development, cultural values and the education of young people.

Politics ноябрь 12, 2026

Mirziyoyev meets new Turkic States Organization chief

Shavkat Mirziyoyev met the newly appointed secretary general of the Organization of Turkic States, Mirvohid Azimov, during a working visit to Türkiye. They discussed his priorities and preparations for the 2027 summit in Uzbekistan.

Economy ноябрь 12, 2026

Uzbekistan and EBRD discuss cooperation

Shavkat Mirziyoyev met EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso on the sidelines of the COP31 summit in Antalya. Priorities for next year include upgrading power grids, developing the agrifood sector and launching the Tashkent International Financial Centre.

Politics ноябрь 12, 2026

Mirziyoyev wraps up Türkiye visit

Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has concluded a working visit to Türkiye. In Antalya, he presented initiatives on climate action and regional cooperation.

Politics ноябрь 9, 2026

Uzbekistan and Jordan discuss cooperation

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met Jordan’s King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein in Astana on the sidelines of the Aqaba Process meeting. They discussed expanding bilateral cooperation and upcoming high-level events.

Politics ноябрь 9, 2026

Mirziyoyev concludes Kazakhstan visit

Shavkat Mirziyoyev has concluded his working visit to Kazakhstan and departed Astana for Tashkent. During the visit, he attended a security meeting and held talks with regional leaders and representatives.

Politics ноябрь 8, 2026

Karakalpakstan’s 2027 development plan

Uzbekistan’s Presidential Decree No. PP-393 sets socio-economic targets for Karakalpakstan in 2027. It also provides for a new residential complex in Nukus, planned to cover 270 hectares and accommodate 50,000 people.

Economy ноябрь 8, 2026

Karakalpakstan to receive 100 billion soums

A decree by Uzbekistan’s president provides funding for infrastructure and development projects in Karakalpakstan. Nukus and two district centres will join the second phase of a World Bank programme.

Politics ноябрь 7, 2026

OSCE delegation visits Uzbekistan

The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s migration committee visited Central Asia for the first time. The delegation learned about Uzbekistan’s system for preparing and supporting migrant workers.

Economy ноябрь 7, 2026

Grain rail shipments rise 9%

Kazakhstan transported 12.1 million tonnes of grain by rail in January–October 2026. The Ministry of Transport has set up a grain task force to coordinate shipments of the new harvest.

Economy ноябрь 6, 2026

Turkmen and Uzbek officials discuss transit

Customs officials from Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan shared experience in developing transit potential during a videoconference seminar.

Economy ноябрь 6, 2026

Bukhara petrochemical cluster to expand

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the Tekhnochem plant in Bukhara district and reviewed plans to expand its petrochemical cluster. The $292 million project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2028.

Economy ноябрь 6, 2026

Bukhara builds congress hall and two hotels

A congress hall and Hilton Garden Inn and Holiday Inn hotels are under construction in Bukhara. Uzbekistan’s president instructed officials to complete the projects on time and meet quality requirements.

Economy ноябрь 5, 2026

Bukhara tourism centre under construction

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed construction of a new tourism centre in Bukhara. The project is expected to attract $105 million in investment and create 2,000 jobs once fully operational.

Economy ноябрь 5, 2026

More flights planned between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

The aviation authorities of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan agreed to increase regular flights between the two countries. Each Almaty–Tashkent and Astana–Tashkent route will be permitted up to 60 flights a week.

Culture ноябрь 5, 2026

Bukhara presents Koshmadrasah restoration plan

Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the Koshmadrasah architectural ensemble in Bukhara. He was presented with plans for further restoration.