Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover reached $41 billion in the first half of 2026, up 7.4% year-on-year. Imports rose by 21% to $25.1 billion, while exports fell to $15.9 billion, causing the trade deficit to widen to $9.3 billion.China remains Uzbekistan’s largest trading partner and its main source of imports, accounting for about 32% of all …
Rufat Riskiyev, the legendary Uzbek boxer, world champion, and silver medalist at the 1976 Olympic Games, has died at the age of 76. His death was announced by the National Olympic Committee of Uzbekistan. Riskiyev (also spelled Risqiyev), known as the “Tashkent Tiger,” is regarded as one of the most important figures in the history …
Uzbekistan has adopted the Constitutional Law “On the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Uzbekistan,” which for the first time comprehensively defines the status, powers, and structure of one of the country’s key state institutions. The document signed by the president does more than describe the functions of the Presidential Administration. It turns the Administration …
The Shaykhantakhur District Criminal Court of Tashkent has convicted blogger Aziz Hakimov, known online as Comrade Aziz. The court found him guilty of inciting national hatred, defamation and insult, sentencing him to four years and two months of imprisonment. The information was announced on August 11 by Hakimov’s lawyer, Sergey Mayorov, following the verdict. According …
According to the latest information, eight citizens of Uzbekistan were among those killed in a drone attack on facilities in Nizhnekamsk (Tatarstan, Russia) on August 10. Earlier, Uzbekistan’s Consulate General in Kazan reported seven fatalities. According to law enforcement authorities in Tatarstan, 13 people were killed. “Unfortunately, seven citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan (A.D.K., …
Despite continuing exports of natural gas, petroleum products and electricity, Uzbekistan is becoming increasingly dependent on imported energy resources. Foreign trade statistics for the first half of 2026 show that the country’s spending on imported gas, oil, gasoline, coal and electricity was nearly three times higher than its export earnings from these resources. This trend …
Despite overall growth in industrial production in Uzbekistan, the fuel and energy sector continues to show worrying trends. Statistics for the first half of 2026 indicate that the increase in overall industrial output is taking place against a backdrop of continued declines in the production of natural gas, crude oil, gas condensate, and coal. Overall …
This collection features archival photographs of Tashkent Airport from the 1950s to the early 1990s. Many of them are presented in color thanks to digital colorization and restoration. They offer a glimpse into how Uzbekistan’s main airport evolved over several decades. History of Tashkent Airport The first regular passenger air route from Tashkent opened in …
Growing air traffic through Central Asia and Russia’s restrictions on aviation fuel exports have drawn increased attention to Uzbekistan’s aviation kerosene supply needs. A report on the performance of Uzbekneftegaz presented to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev suggests that the authorities increasingly view the oil and gas sector not only as a source of raw materials but …
Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan signed a Treaty on Allied Relations following talks between President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President Sadyr Japarov held on July 30 in Cholpon-Ata on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul. The talks took place at the Rukh Ordo cultural center. The package of signed documents also included an agreement on the joint use of …
