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Central Asian Youth Alliance holds first summit

King’s College London recently hosted the first-ever summit of the Central Asian Youth Alliance (CAYA) – a landmark event bringing together young people from Central Asian countries, ambassadors, representatives of diplomatic missions, and experts in education and international cooperation, the Kyrgyz Embassy in London reported. The Minister of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic,

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Eurasia International Affairs KZ UZB

New freight train route links China with Afghanistan via Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

A freight train, loaded with communication equipment and other products, departed from southwest China’s Chongqing city on February 10 and is expected to arrive in Afghanistan in 12 to 15 days, Xinhua reported. This marked the inauguration of a new direct freight train route, which passes through Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, between Chongqing and Afghanistan. In

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Business & Economy UZB

Uzbekistan launches new greening initiative

Uzbekistan plans to create a network of “Shaded Walking Streets” in 32 cities and districts across the country, the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change announced. The initiative was proposed in a draft presidential decree, “On the State Program for the Implementation of Uzbekistan-2030 Strategy in the Year of Environmental Protection and Green

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Business & Economy UZB

Uzbekistan looks to developing nuclear energy

On February 10, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired a meeting on the current work in atomic energy and priority tasks for the future. It was said that Uzbekistan is utilizing all available energy sources to meet the growing energy demands of the population and the economy. In addition to traditional power generation, around 4 gigawatts

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Business & Economy UZB

Tashkent hosts first meeting of Uzbek-Mongolian Intergovernmental Commission

On February 7, Tashkent hosted a series of events aimed at enhancing Uzbek-Mongolian trade, economic, and investment cooperation. The agenda was preceded by a bilateral meeting between the heads of delegations from the two countries: Deputy Prime Minister Zhamshid Khodjaev representing Uzbekistan and Vice Prime Minister Sainbuyan Amarsaikhan, a member of the Great State Khural

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Business & Economy KZ UZB

Uzbekistan to provide 16 billion cubic meters of irrigation water to Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan will receive 16 billion cubic meters of water from Uzbekistan by October 1, 2025, 1 billion cubic meters more than during the previous water management year (October 2023 – October 2024). The agreement was reached on February 5 by Kazakhstan’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov and Uzbekistan’s Minister of Water Resources

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Geo Politics UZB

Uzbekistan and Malaysia move towards strategic partnership

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev paid an official visit to Malaysia on February 4-5 at the invitation of Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim. President Mirziyoyev and Prime Minister Ibrahim held talks in a narrow format and with the participation of official delegations. Following the talks, a Joint Statement on deepening bilateral cooperation towards strategic

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Art & Culture Eurasia UZB

New book of Uzbek author brings ancient Great Silk Road to life

‘The Legends of Great Silk Road: Adventures of the Spirit of Time’ is a new book by Uzbek author Gulchekhra-Begim Makhmudova, published in English by Hertfordshire Press in London. This book gives an opportunity to discover for your children (and for yourself) the magical world of the legendary Great Silk Road. In ‘Adventures of the

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Business & Economy UZB

Uzbekistan to build new highway between Tashkent and Andijan

Uzbekistan is steadily developing its transport network, modernizing the road sector, and building new modern highways. With the support of the World Bank, the country has developed a project to build an alternative highway connecting the capital, Tashkent, and the city of Andijan. The commissioning of this 314-kilometer highway will reduce travel time between the

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Eurasia International Affairs KZ TKM UZB

Afghanistan increases trade with Central Asian countries

According to the Afghan Ministry of Industry and Commerce, during the past ten months of the current solar year (which began in March 2024), trade between Afghanistan and five Central Asian countries reached $1.696 billion, including $112 million of Afghan exports and $1.584 billion of imports, TOLOnews reported. Afghanistan exported to the Central Asian countries

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Business & Economy UZB

Tashkent hosts Uzbek-French business forum

On January 30, Tashkent hosted the Uzbek-French Business Forum, bringing together representatives from over 50 leading French companies, including AIRBUS, Experto Consulting, Iveco Group, MND, Roxalex, Suez, Société Générale, ALSTOM, Veolia Energy, EDF International Networks, Voltalia, and TotalEnergies. The Uzbek delegation was led by Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry, and Trade, Khurram Teshabayev, while the

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Eurasia Geo Politics UZB

Uzbekistan, Turkey, Azerbaijan elevate cooperation to new level

On January 28-29 in Turkey, Laziz Kudratov, the Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan, participated in a meeting with the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Transport from Uzbekistan, Turkey, and Azerbaijan. He also attended a trilateral business forum with the participation of over 400 representatives from the business communities of the three

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Business & Economy UZB

Uzbekistan to boost power generation

On January 28, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired a meeting on measures to develop the electricity sector for 2025-2035. Over the past eight years, electricity production in Uzbekistan has increased by 38 percent, reaching 81.5 billion kilowatt-hours. Thanks to expanded opportunities for the private sector, new generation capacities totaling 11.2 gigawatts have been created. As a

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Business & Economy UZB

Uzbekistan’s 2025 Year of Environmental Protection

Uzbekistan’s Commitment to a Green Economy in 2025 On January 27, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired a meeting on the draft State Program for the Year of Environmental Protection and Green Economy. Uzbekistan is transitioning to a green economy. Over the past three years, 16 large solar and wind power plants with a total capacity of

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Eurasia International Affairs KG UZB

Afghanistan Uzbekistan Kyrgyzstan China Rail Corridor

Afghanistan Uzbekistan Kyrgyzstan China Rail Corridor Update The Afghan Ministry of Public Works said that the quadrilateral rail-economic corridor agreement between Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and China has been extended for the year 2025, TOLOnews reported. Mohammad Ashraf Haqshenas, the ministry’s spokesperson, stated that the deputy minister of public works signed the agreement during his visit

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Business & Economy UZB

Uzbekistan Investment Law: Key Updates and Insights

Understanding Uzbekistan Investment Law Changes On January 23, the Senate (upper house) of the Oliy Majlis (Uzbek parliament) approved a new edition of the Law “On Investments and Investment Activities”. Developed jointly with experts from the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation, the document ensures that investment legislation complies with international standards, including the

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Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s Poultry Farming Plans Explained

Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s Vision for Poultry Farming Plans On January 21, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was reported on plans for the development of poultry farming and the effective use of pastures. These sectors play a crucial role in ensuring food security and the availability of food products. The goal for this year is to increase poultry

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International Affairs UZB

JICA to expand its presence in Uzbekistan

On January 20, Laziz Kudratov, the Minister of Investment, Industry, and Trade of Uzbekistan, met with Dr. Akihiko Tanaka, the President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The Uzbek minister highly appreciated JICA’s significant contribution to the dynamic development of the Uzbek-Japanese strategic partnership, as well as the Agency’s steadfast commitment to the implementation

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International Affairs UZB

New Bus Routes Connecting Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan

New Bus Routes Connecting Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan The Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan plans to organize passenger bus services from Uzbekistan’s regions to cities in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Russia, and China. The planned bus routes are: To Kazakhstan: Bukhara – Turkestan Urgench – Aktau Fergana – Almaty To Kyrgyzstan: Andijan – Osh Andijan – Jalalabad

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Business & Economy UZB

Uzbekistan: New approaches to poverty reduction

On January 17, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was reported on new approaches to ensuring population’s employment and poverty reduction. This year it is planned to ensure employment of 5.2 million Uzbek citizens and bring 1.5 million people out of poverty. For the first time 60 districts and cities will become territories free of poverty and

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