Komil Allamjonov, Saida Mirziyoyeva resign from AIMC leadership 

Today, January 29, a meeting was held at the Agency for Information and Mass Communications (AIMC) with the participation of Zaynilobiddin Nizomiddinov, head of the Presidential Administration. Read more

Abdulla Aripov holds a meeting dedicated to preventing entry of coronavirus to Uzbekistan

On January 28, Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov held a meeting dedicated to preventing entry of coronavirus to Uzbekistan, Kun.uz correspondent reported referring to the First Deputy Minister of Health Bakhodir Yusupaliyev. Read more

U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo to visit Uzbekistan in February

U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo will visit Uzbekistan on February 2-3, the US Department of State said in a statement. Read more

Shavkat Mirziyoyev: I am always ready to support professional journalists

President discloses level of poverty in Uzbekistan

For the first time in the history of Uzbekistan, poverty level has been highlighted by senior management. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, in his address to the parliament, said that around 12-15% of the population have low income. Read more

“We rely on the will of our people on this serious matter” – President speaks about EAEU

In his address to the parliament, Shavkat Mirziyoyev pointed to the target tasks that must be pursued in the economic sphere in 2020 and afterwards. The President once again spoke about the Eurasian Economic Union, noting that it is about cooperation, not membership. Read more

Elyor Ganiyev nominated for Transport Minister 

Today, January 22, all committees of the Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis are considering the approval of new members of the Government. Read more

“Even though Uzbekistan is rich in mineral resources, power outages and gas shortages have become a common problem” – President

Today the joint session of the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of Oliy Majlis took place in Tashkent. It was attended by 97 senators and 150 deputies. Read more

Abdulla Aripov approved as Prime Minister of Uzbekistan

Today, January 21, a joint meeting of the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of Oliy Majlis was held in Tashkent. Read more

Joint session of the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of Oliy Majlis kicks off in Tashkent

The joint session of the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of Oliy Majlis has started in Tashkent. It is attended by 97 senators and 150 deputies. Read more

Shavkat Mirziyoyev: Many people do not like journalists, but I like them

The first session of the Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis after the December elections is being held in Tashkent. President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev is taking part in it. Read more

Nurdinjon Ismailov elected Speaker of the Legislative Chamber, Akmal Saidov – First Deputy Speaker

The first meeting of the Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis is taking place in Tashkent today, Kun.uz correspondent reports. Read more

World Bank to help Uzbekistan in modernizing airports 

Transport Minister of Uzbekistan Achilbay Ramatov met with a World Bank delegation led by Vice President for Europe and Central Asia Cyril Muller. Read more

Khokims of regions and the city of Tashkent granted immunity

Today, January 17, in the regions of Uzbekistan, joint meetings of regional, city and district Councils took place. Read more

Abdulaziz Kamilov meets with Sergey Lavrov

On January 16, Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Abdulaziz Kamilov met with the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov, who arrived in Tashkent on an official visit. Read more

Analysts say Uzbekistan’s entry into EAEU will affect meat prices

Specialists of the Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR) presented the first results of a study to assess the consequences of a possible entry of Uzbekistan into the EAEU by industry sectors. Read more

Minister: Students, who are affected by the stipend reform, will be reimbursed

On January 13, at a meeting of the Youth Press Club, issues on the education system were considered. Read more

Abdulla Aripov: It is not allowed to withhold salary for public utilities

Today, January 11, Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Abdulla Aripov chaired a video-conference meeting dedicated to the issues of reducing debts on natural gas. Read more

Prosecutor General’s Office issues a statement on the artifacts found at Gulnara Karimova’s residence

Sugar to be traded publicly 

In accordance with paragraph 1 of the presidential decree PQ-4484 of October 8, 2019, sugar produced by local enterprises is sold on the domestic market only through exchange trades, providing equal access to all types of buyers in the stock market. Read more

How will the conflict between Iran and the US affect Uzbekistan?

Despite the latest statement by the US President Donald Trump, the conflict between Western countries and Iran continues. Kun.uz tried to figure out how the confrontation between the two countries could affect Uzbekistan. Read more

Ex-diplomat Kodirjon Yusupov, charged with treason against the state, sentenced

Former diplomat Kodirjon Yusupov, arrested on charges of “treason against the state”, is found guilty by the Military Court of Uzbekistan and sentenced to five years and six months’ imprisonment, the press service of the Supreme Court reports. Read more

Ukrainian plane crashes after take-off in Iran, killing all 176 aboard

Final results of parliamentary elections announced

Today, January 6, Deputy Chairman of the Central Election Commission (CEC) Makhmud Istamov announced the final results of the elections to the Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis. Read more

Sale of a single transport card starts in Tashkent

In Tashkent, the sale of a single transport card started, the press service of Toshshakhartranskhizmat reported. Read more

Uzavtosanoat compares prices for new models in Uzbekistan with abroad

Earlier, it was reported that UzAuto Motors introduced four new premium Chevrolet models: Tahoe, Traverse, Trailblazer and Equinox. Read more

Passports of the old sample no longer valid from January 1 

From today onwards - January 1, 2020, passports of the old sample are no longer valid. Only biometric passports are valid now. Read more