Shavkat Mirziyoyev plans to visit Russia

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev is planning a visit to Russia. Preparations for the visit was discussed at a meeting on September 4 chaired by the Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Sardor Umurzakov.   Read more

Cost of state share in hotel “Uzbekistan” reduced again

The initial cost of the state share in the hotel “Uzbekistan” offered for sale was reduced from $29.7 million to $24.6 million. This was reported by the State Assets Management Agency. Read more

“Umrah-2019” season begins on September 20

This year the Umrah season begins on September 20. Starting from October 1, two flights will operate a day along the route. This was announced today, September 4, by the Religious Affairs Committee at a briefing dedicated to the “Hajj-2019” season. Read more

President signs the law “On guarantees of equal rights and opportunities for men and women”

President of Uzbekistan has signed the law “On guarantees of equal rights and opportunities for men and women”. Read more

NRNU MEPhI branch opens in Tashkent

National Research Nuclear University MEPhI (Moscow Engineering Physics Institute) branch opened in Tashkent, Kun.uz correspondent reports. Read more

Leadership of the Religious Affairs Committee sacked. Nuriymon Abulhasan appointed to a new post

The leadership of the Religious Affairs Committee under the Cabinet of Ministers has been sacked. A Kun.uz source reported about it.  Read more

Alisher Sadullayev replaces Kakhramon Kuranbayev as chairman of the Youth Union

Chairman of the Youth Union of Uzbekistan Kakhramon Kuranbayev relieved of his post. This was reported by a Kun.uz source. Read more

Uzbekistan reinforces responsibility for attracting to forced labor

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed the Law “On amendments and addenda to some legislative acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan”, the Justice Ministry reports. Read more

Shavkat Mirziyoyev meets with bloggers and journalists in Samarkand (video)

On August 26 in Samarkand, the grand opening of the XII International Shark Taronalari Music Festival took place. Read more

Mirziyoyev discusses state border protection issues with security officials

Today, August 27, a working consultation, chaired by the President of Uzbekistan, was held to improve the system of protection of the state border, the presidential press service reports. Read more

Kamilov: “We have built relations with the Afghan government, the opposition and the Taliban”

At a plenary session of the Senate of Oliy Majlis, Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov expressed his opinion on the situation in Afghanistan. Read more

Uzbekistan to provide additional benefits to labor migrants

The Cabinet of Ministers adopted a resolution “On additional measures to protect the rights and legitimate interests of citizens of Uzbekistan engaged in temporary labor activities abroad”. Read more

Khokim of Andijan city dismissed, acting khokim for the city appointed 

The khokim of the Andijan city Dilmurod Rakhmatullayev is fired. Kun.uz correspondent reports about it. Read more

Salaries of public education workers to be increased from 2020

In Uzbekistan, salaries of public education workers will be increased. This was announced by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at a video-conference meeting on August 23, Kun.uz correspondent reported. Read more

Shakhram Giyasov KO's Darleys Perez inside 30 seconds

Shakhram Giyasov knocked out Darleys Perez inside thirty seconds into their fight on Saturday, boxingscene.com reported. Read more

Safety of Shavkat Mirziyoyev is entrusted to PSS

On August 23, senators considered the law "On amendments and addenda to some legislative acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan in connection with the improvement of legislation in the field of security and defense." Read more

Aziz Abdukhakimov calls on senators to solve demolition problems together

On August 23, the XXI plenary session of the Senate of Oliy Majlis continued its work in Tashkent. Read more

Shavkat Mirziyoyev receives US Under Secretary of State David Hale

Today, August 22, Shavkat Mirziyoyev received US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale, the presidential press service reports. Read more

FM Abdulaziz Kamilov receives US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale

Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Abdulaziz Kamilov received the US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale, who arrived in our country on a working visit, the MFA press service reported. Read more

Citizens of Uzbekistan purchase nearly $15 million from banks in one day

Uzbekistan becomes leader in import of Russian cars

According to the report of the Avtostat analytical agency, in the first half of 2019, 19.5 thousand passenger cars were exported from the Russian Federation to other countries (not including the Eurasian Economic Union member states). This is 37% more than in the same period last year. Read more

“Safe City” project implementation in Tashkent to be completed in 2020

In the second half of 2020, installation of CCTV cameras, eco-sensors and “smart” traffic lights will be completed in Tashkent. The system will be commissioned in the fourth quarter of the coming year, Norma reports.  Read more

Foreign Ministers of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan discuss strengthening cooperation 

Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Abdulaziz Kamilov, within the framework of the meeting in the “C5+1” format in Nur-Sultan, held talks with the Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Beibut Atamkulov, the MFA press service said.  Read more

Uzbekistan sharply increases gold exports

Commercial banks in Uzbekistan start selling foreign currency at exchange offices

Commercial banks in Uzbekistan have started selling foreign currency at exchange offices, the Central Bank Chairman said. Read more

Shavkat Mirziyoyev departs for Karakalpakstan

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has departed for Karakalpakstan on August 20, the press service of the head of state reported. Read more

US dollar exchange rate in banks increases

Starting from August 19, the banks in Uzbekistan have raised the purchase rate of foreign currencies. Over the past three days, the dollar exchange rate in banks has grown by at least 100 soums. Currently, the purchase price of 1 US dollar is 9100-9170 soums and the sale is 9200 soums, Spot writes. Read more