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Uzbekistan to enable paid government services via banking and payment apps.
Kun.uz
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July 3, 2025
Uzbekistan is set to expand digital access to public services by integrating paid government services into banking and payment applications, according to Sherzod Shermatov, Minister of Digital Technologies. Sherzod Shermatov Photo: Oʻzbekiston 24...
Inside Uzbekistan’s Deepening Ties with China
The National Interest - Washington D.C.
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July 3, 2025
During his three-day visit to China in January, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Chinese leaders agreed to elevate bilateral ties to an “all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership,” pledging deeper cooperation across economic, security,...
Arofat Salayeva: connecting Cyprus and Uzbekistan through business
Cyprus Mail
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July 3, 2025
Interview with the President of the Cyprus-Uzbekistan Business Association The launch of the Cyprus–Uzbekistan Business Association, under the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KEBE), signals a new era in bilateral relations. At its...
CERR Presents Assessment of Uzbekistan’s Business Environment for Foreign IT Professionals and Companies
Review
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July 3, 2025
The joint CERR–IT Park study analyzed business conditions and integration mechanisms for foreign specialists and companies operating in Uzbekistan. The research includes both quantitative and qualitative methods, based on surveys of foreign...
Aliyev and Uzbek President Mirziyoyev meet in Baku
Open Caucasus Media
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July 3, 2025
Join the voices Aliyev wants to silence. For over eight years, OC Media has worked with fearless journalists from Azerbaijan — some of whom now face decades behind bars — to bring you the stories the regime is afraid will get out. Help us fuel...
UN Tourism, Uzbekistan sign agreement to boost sustainable tourism and climate education
Daryo
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July 3, 2025
UN Tourism and Uzbekistan’s Green University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in sustainable tourism, environmental education, and climate innovation. Source: The Government portal of Uzbekistan The...
Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan target $1bn trade by 2030 as leaders seal broad cooperation agreements in Baku
Daryo
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July 3, 2025
Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan target $1bn trade by 2030 as leaders seal broad cooperation agreements in Baku Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan have set a target to increase bilateral trade to $1bn by 2030, as Presidents Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Ilham Aliyev...
Kazakh Tech Firm Introduces First Large Language Model for Eastern Armenian
The Astana Times
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July 3, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakh technology company Gen2B has launched HyGPT, the first large language model (LLM) designed for the Eastern Armenian language, reported the company’s press service on July 1. Photo credit: istockphoto.com Developed in collaboration...
Uzbekistan may join global MBIR nuclear research project by year-end.
Kun.uz
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July 2, 2025
Belarus, China, and Uzbekistan are actively negotiating their accession to the international consortium for the construction of the Multipurpose Fast Neutron Research Reactor (MBIR), which is currently being built in the city of Dimitrovgrad,...
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan formalize cooperation with multiple bilateral agreements.
Kun.uz
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July 2, 2025
Following today’s negotiations held in Baku, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev adopted the Decision of the second session of the Supreme Interstate Council. According to the presidential press...
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev made press statements -UPDATED-1
APA
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July 2, 2025
On July 2, Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, delivered press statements, APA reports. The President of Azerbaijan made the statement first. Statement by...
Uzbekistan firms its status as Central Asia’s economic hub pre-ECO summit in Khankendi
Daryo
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July 2, 2025
On July 3-4, the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) will unfold in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, and this event will be a feather in the cap of regional partnership development. Among the member states, Uzbekistan stands out as...
A large group of students from Tashkent are undergoing an internship in Turkmenistan
Turkmenportal
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17 representatives of the Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers of the Republic of Uzbekistan are in Ashgabat for an internship at the Turkmen Agricultural University named after S.A. Niyazov. This was reported...
World Bank: Uzbekistan needs more exports, less state control to sustain growth.
Kun.uz
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July 2, 2025
The World Bank has released its Country Economic Memorandum for Uzbekistan, analyzing the country’s economic trajectory from 2010 to 2022. The report highlights major achievements in economic reform while pointing out significant challenges such...
Android SMS Stealer Infects 100,000 Devices in Uzbekistan
Infosecurity Magazine
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July 2, 2025
A new Android malware campaign distributing a previously unidentified SMS stealer has infected nearly 100,000 devices, primarily in Uzbekistan. The malware, dubbed Qwizzserial, was identified by Group-IB researchers during a broader investigation...
Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan deepen trade ties with new agreements in Baku
Daryo
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July 2, 2025
A series of trade negotiations between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan took place in Baku on July 1 as part of the official visit of the Uzbek delegation to Azerbaijan. The meetings focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation across key sectors of...
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev made press statements
Azertag
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July 2, 2025
Baku, July 2, AZERTAC On July 2, Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, delivered press statements. The President of Azerbaijan made the statement first. Statement by...
Tashkent blends ancient roots with digital ambition on the Silk Road
Euronews
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By Akis Tatsis Published on 01/07/2025 - 15:00 GMT+2•Updated 17:23 Tashkent is redefining what it means to be a Silk Road capital. While its 2,200-year-old roots are preserved in places like the Khazrati Imam Complex and Alay Bazaar,...
Uzbekistan to expand fine and applied arts with major reforms and youth initiatives
Daryo
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July 2, 2025
The president of Uzbekistan has reviewed a new draft resolution aimed at advancing the country’s fine and applied arts sector, with a strong focus on expanding opportunities for youth passionate about art. Source: Presidential Press Service For...
Uzbekistan to digitize 70% of public services, boost IT sector to nearly $8bn by 2026
Daryo
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Uzbekistan plans to increase the digitization of public services to 70% and expand the volume of IT services to UZS 100 trillion ($7.9bn) in 2026, as part of a broader push to accelerate the country’s digital transformation. President Shavkat...