Uzbekistan’s national stand highlights the country’s culinary traditions, decorative arts, and rich handicrafts. It introduces international visitors to the unique aspects of Uzbek cuisine, hospitality customs, and cultural elements that express the nation’s distinctive identity. Since 2016, the VIG has taken place in Paris and has grown over the last decade into an international platform fostering cultural dialogue through gastronomy. The event is organized under the High Patronage of the President of France Emmanuel Macron. In 2025, the festival drew over 50,000 visitors. For this mileston…

Since 1994-1995, the fair has been held annually and has benefited from the official support of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for over thirty years, boosting its international standing. Over time, TITF has become the region’s premier business platform, attracting tour operators, government representatives, international organizations, and industry companies to find partners, introduce new routes, and negotiate contracts. Previous years’ figures clearly demonstrate the event’s scale. For instance, one fair saw over 15,000 business negotiations and more than 9,000 cooper…

Promoting Uzbekistan’s friendly relations with Finland and Sweden, enriching inter-parliamentary cooperation with new content, and expanding trade and economic relations were discussed at the meeting. It was emphasized that fostering relations in education and personnel training, digital technologies, ecology, and water resources management, along with strengthening cooperation between think tanks and continuing the Central Asia – Northern Europe Dialogue, is crucial. Following the meeting, the parties agreed to activate regular dialogue between inter-parliamentary cooperation groups and par…

The event aims to promote Uzbekistan’s experience in advancing university sports internationally, discuss current issues in this area, and strengthen cooperation among the Central Asian countries. FISU leadership and representatives of the university sports federations of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan will attend the event. Participants will exchange views on modern approaches to promoting student sports, current challenges, and prospects for further cooperation. In addition, the FISU President will take part in the opening ceremony of the Five Initiatives O…

The parties exchanged views on prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, effectively implementing existing projects, and promoting new projects. The parties also reviewed the progress of major projects implemented in Uzbekistan with the participation of leading Japanese energy companies. These include initiatives to develop generating capacity, improve power transmission networks, and modernize the gas transportation infrastructure. Special attention was paid to expanding investment cooperation in the energy sector, attracting advanced technologies and identifying n…

The key factor behind the increase in reserves was the rise in global gold prices, with the price of a troy ounce climbing from $4,052.2 to $4,602, up nearly 13.6%. This was supported by a weaker US dollar, lower yields on US government bonds, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and increased purchases by exchange-traded funds. Alongside rising gold prices, the Central Bank increased its physical gold holdings by 258.9 thousand troy ounces, or about 8.05 tons, bringing the total to 14.11 million troy ounces. As a result, the value of gold reserves rose from $56.12 billion to $64.93 bill…

The guests were briefed on Uzbekistan’s pharmaceutical ecosystem’s development, promising projects, and the Agency’s key areas of activity, including measures to improve product quality and to develop the sector’s scientific and educational infrastructure. The parties discussed in detail preparations for Uzbekistan’s accession to the Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S), the process of improving the inspection system in line with international standards, and areas for joint work. ADB representatives positively assessed the ongoing reforms and expressed their readiness to par…

The parties welcomed the outcomes of the latest round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of the two countries. During the meeting, the sides noted the dynamic development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and Türkiye. Bakhtiyor Saidov and Ayşe Berris Ekinci also exchanged views on current issues on the international and regional agenda and discussed plans for upcoming bilateral events.

The signing took place on the sidelines of the 11th Belt and Road Summit, which brought together representatives from government agencies, leading global financial institutions, and business circles in both countries. As a result, NBU became the first commercial bank in Uzbekistan to gain access to modern infrastructure for direct cross-border yuan settlements. Direct access to the system, connecting over 1,800 financial institutions across 130 countries and handling transactions exceeding 180.2 trillion yuan in 2025, enables yuan-denominated transactions without relying on intermediary corre…

Consistent measures are being taken in Uzbekistan to ensure environmental sustainability, process household waste, and reduce the burden on landfills. This process relies on introducing modern technologies, turning waste into an economic resource, and widely applying circular economy principles. To this end, six waste-to-energy investment projects are planned for implementation in 2026-2027. Their total cost is $933 million. The projects are being implemented in cooperation with Chinese companies. As of September 1, $286.8 million in investment has been utilized under these projects. Purchas…

In recent years, the country has consistently increased its focus on preserving historical heritage, restoring monuments, modernizing museums, and expanding international cultural cooperation. This work is becoming an important area of humanitarian policy, strengthening national identity, and enhancing Uzbekistan’s appeal to tourism. Special attention was paid to achievements within UNESCO’s framework. During the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee, Uzbekistan’s national nomination “Modernist Architecture of Tashkent: Modernity and Traditions of Central Asia” was added to the World H…

During the visit, the company representatives inspected a 450 MW combined-cycle gas plant, the Future Energy training center, and a new 650 MW combined-cycle gas plant under construction. The guests were briefed on the advanced technologies used at the plant, measures to improve energy efficiency, and activities related to the commissioning of new generating capacity. During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for exchanging technologies and experience, professional development, and the implementation of new investment projects.

The parties signed the treaty in Semipalatinsk on September 8, 2006. The foreign ministers reaffirmed their commitment to its objectives and highlighted its role in strengthening regional security, advancing nuclear disarmament, and fostering cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy. The statement notes that the region remains the first and only nuclear-weapon-free zone located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and directly bordering two nuclear-weapon states. The foreign ministers expressed concern over the lack of substantial progress in this field, the cessation of key arms con…

Alisher Agzamkhodjayev, Chairman of the Senate Committee on International Relations, Foreign Economic Relations, Foreign Investment, and Tourism, emphasized that the protocols aim to expand the representation of member states in the governing and expert bodies of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), ensure a more balanced consideration of regional interests in decision-making, and strengthen the organization’s institutional and expert capacity. The law passed by senators establishes a legal foundation for increasing Uzbekistan’s involvement in the organization’s institutional…

The parties discussed further strengthening interparliamentary ties and advancing their strategic partnership. It was noted that relations between Uzbekistan and Korea continue to develop steadily, grounded in mutual trust, respect, and a long-term strategic partnership. Particular attention is being paid to regular political dialogue and active cooperation between the parliaments of the two countries. The parties highlighted the need to strengthen connections between relevant committees and interparliamentary cooperation groups, and to increase the exchange of legislative expertise in emerg…

Delegations from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, the United Arab Emirates, Russia, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan attended the forum. In addition, representatives of the CIS Bureau for Coordination of Combating Organized Crime and Other Dangerous Crimes and the Interpol General Secretariat participated in the meeting. Gennady Kazakevich, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs and Head of the Criminal Police, welcomed the participants on behalf of the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Belarus. During the meeting, special emphasis was placed on cooperation bet…

Today, the Credentials Committee will meet for the draw ceremony for the weight categories. The competition will include 38 athletes from Hungary, the host nation, along with 22 judokas from France, 19 from Israel, 18 from Azerbaijan, and 17 each from the Netherlands, Germany, Brazil, and Ukraine. Six judokas will represent Uzbekistan, guided by coaches Iskandar Rasulov and Aziz Toshmatov. The national team comprises Doston Ruziyev (under 60 kg), Elbek Tojiyev (under 73 kg), Murodjon Yuldashev (under 81 kg), Sevinch Murodova (under 48 kg), Muhayyo Akhmatova (under 52 kg), and Marjona Kuchim…

Ms. Kasimbaeva has been embroidering for 24 years and has been awarded the “Shon-Sharaf” Order. Since 2007, she has been a member of the Hunarmand Association, and since 2016, of the Association of Artists, Art Critics and Folk Craftsmen of Uzbekistan. The craftswoman’s works are held in private collections not only in Uzbekistan but also in Australia, the United Kingdom, Germany, India, the United States, Türkiye, France, and the CIS countries. Since 2023, two chapans featuring her embroidery have been on display at the British Museum. During the exhibition, visitors could observe the embr…

In recent years, systematic measures have been implemented in Uzbekistan to develop the electrical engineering industry, increase the production of high value-added products, and expand export opportunities. As a result, industry output increased from 4.7 trillion UZS in 2018 to 43.1 trillion UZS, while exports exceeded $1 billion. Today, Uzbekistan exports electrical engineering products to 65 countries. At the same time, the industry’s production structure is changing. Production and exports of copper products are increasing, while the share of low-margin products is steadily declining. Tod…

The parties exchanged views on the current state of cooperation and ways to develop relations, including mutually beneficial issues. The parties also considered a general work plan for 2027.