A C5+1 business conference was held in Washington, D.C. on November 6, marking the 10th anniversary of the partnership between the Central Asian countries and the United States. The event brought together representatives of governments, national companies, and leading businesses from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and the United States. The main theme of the conference
Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan and Central Asia’s largest city, has been included in the list of “The Best Places to Go in Asia in 2026” by the international travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler. According to the magazine, “Tashkent has reinvented itself time and again—shaped first by Silk Road merchants, then by Arab dynasties and later Russian
For the first time in the history of Uzbekistan, a study was conducted on the complete reading and analysis of human genes, the Zamin.uz website reported. As a result of this scientific work, conducted by scientists of the Center for Advanced Technologies, dozens of new genetic changes in Uzbeks, previously unrecorded in the world, were
From 7 to 9 November in Tashkent and on 12 November in Termez, the 10th European Film Festival will take place—an event that brings Europe and Uzbekistan together through the language of cinema. This year, the festival marks the 10th anniversary of cultural dialogue between Europe and Uzbekistan, according to the Delegation of the European
On November 4, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the second World Summit for Social Development, held in Doha. The forum was attended by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, as well as heads of state and government, representatives of international and regional organizations. In
Starting January 1, 2026, citizens of the United States of America will be able to enter Uzbekistan without a visa for a period of up to 30 days. This measure is established by Presidential Decree of November 3, 2025, aimed at further strengthening Uzbek–American relations and creating favorable conditions for the development of cooperation in
Czech manufacturer Škoda Group has announced plans to enter the Uzbek market through a joint venture. According to the company’s press service, Škoda Group continues its business activities focused on the Central Asian market and deepens its cooperation with Uzbekistan. Petr Novotný, CEO Škoda Group, participated in business negotiations led by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Brussels
In early November, Bishkek hosted a political dialogue titled “Women in Water and Energy,” bringing together female leaders and experts from five Central Asian countries. The event marked a continuation of the Green Central Asia program, which aims to strengthen regional cooperation on climate, environmental protection, and security. In a region facing mounting ecological challenges,
As part of the official visit of the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, to Uzbekistan, the Uzbekistan–Finland Business Forum was held in Tashkent. During the forum, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of Uzbekistan and the Finnish company EPSE Oy on “Cooperation in Establishing the
The President of Finland Alexander Stubb paid an official visit to Uzbekistan on October 31. The President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Alexander Stubb discussed prospects for further strengthening the multifaceted Uzbek-Finnish partnership, primarily in the political, trade and economic, investment and humanitarian spheres. The dynamic development of political dialogue and exchanges at various levels,
A new shelter for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) was opened on October 31 in Fergana, marking a significant step in expanding protection and support services for women and girls in one of Uzbekistan’s most densely populated regions with high reported rates of GBV, UNDP Uzbekistan reported. The shelter was constructed by the United Nations
On October 30, the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the opening ceremony of the 43rd session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), held in the city of Samarkand. Mirziyoyev expressed deep gratitude to President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić, President of Slovakia Peter Pellegrini, UNESCO
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), together with ACWA Power Company, Sumitomo Corporation, Chubu Electric Power Co. Inc., and Shikoku Electric Power Co. Inc., has signed a landmark financing package to build two utility-scale solar power plants with battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Uzbekistan. The Samarkand 1 and 2 Solar PV and BESS Projects will be developed across the
On October 27–28, a delegation of Uzbekistan led by Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khodjaev paid a working visit to Saudi Arabia aimed at deepening investment and industrial cooperation. During meetings with the Minister of Investment of Saudi Arabia, Khalid Al-Falih, and senior executives of leading Saudi companies, the parties discussed prospects for expanding collaboration in
At the initiative of the President, Uzbekistan has identified key measures to advance the development of green energy, increase the share of renewable energy sources (RES), and reduce harmful emissions into the atmosphere. In line with these objectives, large-scale work is being carried out in the country. According to the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection
On October 28, the President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić arrived in Uzbekistan with an official visit. President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Vučić held negotiations in Tashkent to discuss prospects for further strengthening practical cooperation between Uzbekistan and Serbia. “Your official visit in the year of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations
A trade and economic mission from Kazakhstan, organized by the Ministry of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan and QazTrade JSC, took place in Tashkent last week. Currently, 876 Kazakh enterprises operate in Uzbekistan, accounting for approximately $500 million in trade turnover across 270 categories. The mission included Kazakh companies representing construction materials, food and light
On October 27, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired a government meeting to review the expected results of economic development in the current year and the main macroeconomic indicators for 2026. In January-September of this year, the country’s economy grew by 7.6 percent, which significantly exceeds the forecast. Industrial production increased by 6.8 percent, construction by 14.2
On October 27 in Tashkent, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the American delegation headed by the Special Envoy of the U.S. President for South and Central Asian Affairs Sergio Gor. The meeting was also attended by U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau. The parties reviewed issues of further developing Uzbek-American relations of strategic
On October 24 in Brussels, the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA) was signed between Uzbekistan and the European Union in the presence of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the European Council António Costa, and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. The document renews and significantly expands the legal framework governing
