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Uzbekistan to expand fine and applied arts with major reforms and youth initiatives
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...

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev made press statements
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...

Uzbekistan to digitize 70% of public services, boost IT sector to nearly $8bn by 2026
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...

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan: stable friendshipand reliable partnership
Iroda Imamova, Leading Researcher of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan The modern relations between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan represent an example of a dynamically developing...

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology MCQs on Ilyushin Il-78MKI, GPS interference and more (Week 117)
UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Attempt today’s subject quiz on Science and Technology to...

The Sistema Foundation presents opportunities for young scientists within the framework of the XIII All-Russian Congress of Councils of Young Scientists and Student Scientific Societies
AK&M 02 July 2025 11:15 On July 2-4, the Republic of Bashkortostan hosts the XIII All-Russian Congress of Councils of Young Scientists and Student Scientific Societies, organized by the Coordinating Council for Youth in the Scientific and...

Asia Grains&Oils Conference in Tashkent-2025 will be held on September 17-18
Asia Grains&Oils Conference in Tashkent will gather key representatives of the grain, oilseed, and logistics markets from Central Asian countries for the fifth time in September to meet with existing and potential partners and discuss working...

Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan chart course for enduring cooperation - ahead of President Mirziyoyev's visit to Baku
11:00 En Today, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrives in Baku on a state visit. This visit is more than a diplomatic gesture - it marks an important milestone in the development of a multifaceted and rapidly strengthening partnership...

Uzbekistan, Italy expand higher education cooperation with new agreement on language, exchange, and joint programs
As a result of the negotiations between officials from Uzbekistan and Italy, an agreement was reached to expand cooperation in higher education. The agreement covers the study of the Italian language and culture, academic exchange, professional...

Infographic: Trade, economic and investment cooperation between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan
The Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR) has conducted an analysis of trade and economic cooperation between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan over the past eight years, as well as assessed the potential for further development in this area. In...

Uzbekistan adopts employment plan for graduates unable to continue studies
Uzbekistan has adopted two nationwide programs aimed at providing employment opportunities for high school and university graduates who were unable to continue their education. The initiatives were unveiled during President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s...

Students of the Tashkent Institute are interning in Turkmenistan
Students of the Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers of the Republic of Uzbekistan are undergoing an internship in S.A. Niyazov Turkmen Agricultural University, organized in the period from June 25 to July 4....

Uzbekistan approves new program to employ high school graduates who don’t enroll in university.
Separate employment programs have been launched for high school graduates who do not gain university admission, as well as for students graduating from technical colleges and universities. These initiatives were announced during President Shavkat...

Uzbekistan aims to attract $1 billion in venture funding for youth-led startups.
A comprehensive support system for startups is being launched in Uzbekistan to promote entrepreneurship and innovation among the youth. This initiative includes financial backing, educational programs, and new platforms for showcasing promising...

TBC Uzbekistan’s Flagship Salom Debit Card Surpasses 500,000 Users in Six Months
TBC Bank Uzbekistan (TBC UZ), the country’s largest digital bank, announces that it has issued over 500,000 Salom Cards, its flagship debit card and daily banking product, in the first six months since its rollout. Following the late-2024 soft...

Uzbekistan ranks first in Central Asia for admissions to top global universities
Uzbekistan’s youth have achieved a milestone in academic excellence, ranking first in Central Asia last year for admissions to the world’s top 500 universities. The announcement was made by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during a Youth Day...

Freedoms under Threat as Uzbekistan Continues to Put Pressure on Journalists and Human Rights Defenders
This report, prepared for the CIVICUS Monitor by International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR) and the Association for Human Rights in Central Asia (AHRCA), provides an overview of key developments affecting freedoms of expression, association...

Railway connecting China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan moves into full-scale construction phase.
Full-scale construction has officially begun across the entire stretch of the international railway linking China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan, within the territory of Kyrgyzstan. The announcement was made by Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the...

Uzbekistan considers special warehouse at Pakistan’s Karachi port to boost exports
Uzbekistan is exploring the establishment of a special warehouse at Pakistan’s Karachi Port to streamline exports and strengthen trade ties with South Asia, according to a statement from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Source: Chamber of...

President Mirziyoyev praises youth achievements in language, science, and sports, emphasizes education as top priority.
At a meeting with young people on June 30, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev emphasized Uzbekistan’s significant progress in youth development, particularly in the fields of education, science, and sports. He stressed that providing quality education...