Aziza Shonazarova highlights differences between education systems in the US and Uzbekistan

Kazakhstan confirms first coronavirus cases

According to the Healthcare Minister of Kazakhstan Yelzhan Birtanov, two citizens have tested positive for coronavirus after returning from Germany. Read more

Shavkat Mirziyoyev comments on the increase in car prices

State Testing Center: Students can apply for universities online

On March 10, the State Testing Center (STC) hosted a roundtable discussion on the prevention of corruption. During the event, information on the expected changes in the admission process to universities was presented, Kun.uz correspondent reports. Read more

Abdulla Aripov: The work of local officials is not satisfactory

In the last three months, government adopted five resolutions to develop the state language. Read more

Oil prices suffer a historic collapse as OPEC+ countries fail to reach an agreement

Following the price war Saudi Arabia launched against Russia, oil prices suffered a historic collapse late Sunday. Read more

UzAuto Motors increases car prices up to 21%

UzAuto Motors has announced new prices for passenger cars. Read more

Freedom House recognizes Uzbekistan as repressive country

Freedom House international human rights organization published the “Freedom in the world 2020” report.  Read more

Energy Ministry of Uzbekistan signs three agreements worth up to $2bn with Saudi Arabian ACWA Power

No residence permit needed to purchase real estate in Tashkent from April 1

From April 1 of the current year, Uzbekistan will allow the purchase of a real estate in Tashkent and the Tashkent region, regardless of permanent residence. Read more

Uktam Barnoyev may become Deputy Prime Minister

Khokim of the Bukhara region Uktam Barnoyev may be appointed Deputy Prime Minister on the issues of developing the agriculture and food sector. Read more

President Mirziyoyev criticizes Ministry of Health for inefficient work

On February 25, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting to discuss important tasks in the development of the healthcare system and improve the quality of medical services. Read more

Jamshid Kuchkarov resigns as Minister of Finance, Timur Ishmetov replaces him at this post

On February 24, a meeting was held in Tashkent under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov. Read more

UzLiDeP leader criticizes leader of Milliy Tiklanish political party

The head of UzLiDeP, Aktam Khayitov, criticized the leader of the Milliy Tiklanish political party, Alisher Kadirov. Read more

Government officials may be banned from establishing private media

President Erdoğan: Uzbekistan is taking firm steps towards becoming a center of attraction in its region

Holding a joint press conference with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said the parties aim to increase bilateral trade volume to $5 billion. Read more

Dilfuza Uralova becomes district khokim in Syrdarya

Saida Mirziyoyeva: Human rights cannot be fully achieved without ensuring women’s rights

On February 16-17, Saida Mirziyoyeva, a member of the commission on gender equality in Uzbekistan, participated in the Global Women’s Forum in Dubai. Read more

Shavkat Mirziyoyev instructs to punish everyone involved in fraudulent activities of “Human” employment agency

Asian Weightlifting Championships relocated from Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan

The Asian Weightlifting Championships will be relocated from Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. Read more

President of Uzbekistan recognized in Kyrgyzstan as Person of the Year

On February 17, 2020, a solemn event was held in the conference hall of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Kyrgyzstan on the occasion of awarding of the title “Person of 2019” to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev by Ala-Too Aiymdary (Ala-Too Women) Ecological Movement. Read more

UzAuto Motors begins selling cars in export markets under Chevrolet brand

Uzavtosanoat may create a car assembly plant in Tajikistan

Uzavtosanoat is interested in creating a plant for the assembly of cars and commercial vehicles in Tajikistan. Read more

Ilhom Nematov: There is no need to compare joining the EAEU with joining the WTO 

Uzbek students massively departing from Kazakhstan

The authorities of Uzbekistan recalling their students from Kazakhstan. The Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement, NewTimes.kz reports. Read more

Pompeo says Uzbekistan is not capable of coping with coronavirus. First Deputy FM Nematov comments

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States plan to help Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan financially, because of the threat of coronavirus, RIA Novosti writes. Read more

Jamshid Khodjayev: Abolition of the state order for cotton and grain is a turning point in the life of 60% of the population

The cancellation of the state order for cotton and grain from 2020 will be a turning point in the life of 60% of the population. This was stated by the Minister of Agriculture Jamshid Khodjayev in an interview with UzA. Read more