On 16 November, following the seventh Consultative Meeting of the heads of Central Asian states in Tashkent, a Joint Statement was adopted. The meeting was attended by the presidents of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. In addition, the leaders approved the following documents: 75
The presidents of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, in Tashkent on November 15 held negotiations that resulted in a joint statement and a broad package of intergovernmental agreements. The main cooperation areas include security, natural resources, the economy and social sectors. A central element of strategic interaction is the creation of bilateral… Read More »
The Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of Uzbekistan announced on Thursday the temporary suspension of 106 business entities in Tashkent and the Tashkent region. In addition, 58 greenhouse farms have been fined for violating environmental regulations. The measures were taken as part of the implementation of Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 59… Read More »
The President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, signed the decree establishing the American-Uzbek Business and Investment Council on November 12. The new body is intended to coordinate strategic business initiatives, develop trade and investment cooperation, and support projects between Tashkent and Washington. The Council will be chaired jointly by the Head of the Presidential Administration of… Read More »
The results of Mirziyoyev’s visit to the U.S. show that Tashkent is prioritizing strategic rapprochement with Washington in economic and technological areas. The list of signed agreements reflects Uzbekistan’s key priorities: Overall, the structure of the agreements demonstrates a shift toward industrial and technological partnership rather than simple raw material trade. The U.S., in turn,… Read More »
A detailed review and assessment of the speeches of Donald Trump and the leaders of Central Asia: what is the “new era” they are talking about — explored in our analysis of the C5+1 summit in Washington. 1. Context and key statements by Trump at C5+1 In his opening remarks at the C5+1 summit, organized… Read More »
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has departed from Qatar to the United States. Mirziyoyev’s stay in Qatar The events of the working visit of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to the State of Qatar have concluded, the presidential press service reported. As part of the program, the head of state took part in the second World… Read More »
Starting January 1, 2026, U.S. citizens will be able to enter Uzbekistan without a visa for up to 30 days. The corresponding decree was signed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on November 3, UzA reported. According to the document, the new measure is aimed at creating favorable conditions for further development of trade, economic, cultural, and… Read More »
The Tashkent overground circular metro line resumed service on Saturday, November 1, 2025, the state enterprise “Tashkent Metro” reported. “Starting this morning, November 1, the line has been fully opened to passengers, and 12 trains are currently operating on the route with a 7-minute interval,” the enterprise said in a statement. The circular line includes… Read More »
A list of Uzbek mercenaries — citizens of Uzbekistan who fought in the Russian army and were killed or went missing in Ukraine — has been published by the Ukrainian project ‘I Want to Live’. According to the project’s authors, the list includes only those whose deaths or disappearances have been reliably confirmed. “This list… Read More »