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Uzbekistan to tighten control over bank transfers and card transactions

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Central Bank of Uzbekistan

The Central Bank of Uzbekistan and the Department for Combating Economic Crimes under the General Prosecutor’s Office have adopted amendments to the rules of internal control in commercial banks, significantly expanding requirements for monitoring money transfers, bank card transactions, and customer identification. The document (in Russian, attached below) was signed on April 15–16, 2026, registered… Read More »

Uzbekistan expands the role of private medicine: private clinics to be allowed to treat patients with state funds and perform transplants

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Shavkat Mirziyoyev during a healthcare presentation on May 1, 2026

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a decree that significantly changes the role of the private sector in the country’s healthcare system. The document allows private clinics to participate in the state medical insurance system, introduces large-scale tax and customs incentives, creates a new investment infrastructure, and gradually transfers part of state functions to private… Read More »

Mirziyoyev attends May 9 events in Moscow amid limited presence of foreign leaders

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Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the military parade in Moscow on May 9, 2026. Photo: TASS

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in events in Moscow on May 9 marking the anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany. Unlike previous major anniversaries, the number of foreign leaders on Red Square was limited, while the official language used by Moscow and Tashkent once again highlighted differing approaches to the memory of the war.… Read More »

Mirziyoyev and Putin in the Kremlin emphasize “special” ties amid external pressure

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Vladimir Putin and Shavkat Mirziyoyev during talks in Moscow on May 8, 2026. Photo: Kremlin press service

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in the Kremlin on May 8 ahead of events marking the 81st anniversary of Victory in World War II. Judging by statements released by the two presidential press services, Moscow emphasized the political symbolism of allied ties and Tashkent’s personal support, while the Uzbek… Read More »

President of Uzbekistan departs for Moscow to attend Victory Day events

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President of Uzbekistan departs for Moscow to attend Victory Day events

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev departed for Russia on a working visit on May 8, 2026. This was reported by the press service of the head of state. The visit program includes participation in ceremonial events in Moscow dedicated to the 81st anniversary of Victory in World War II. Shavkat Mirziyoyev is… Read More »

Uzbekistan updates residence and temporary stay registration rules

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Uzbekistan updates residence and temporary stay registration rules

Uzbekistan’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new Regulation governing the registration and deregistration of citizens at their place of permanent residence and temporary stay. The document, adopted under Resolution No. 224 of May 5, 2026, is attached below in Uzbek. The regulation was developed in accordance with the law “On the registration of citizens… Read More »

Eldor Adilov appointed Minister of Health of Uzbekistan

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Eldor Adilov, Minister of Health of Uzbekistan. Photo: Legislative Chamber

Eldor Adilov has been appointed Minister of Health of Uzbekistan by a presidential decree. In connection with this, he has been relieved of his post as head of a sector in the Department of Legal Expertise and Comprehensive Analysis of the Presidential Administration. The appointment was announced on Tuesday evening by presidential press secretary Sherzod… Read More »

Blogger Sherali Komilov released by court decision after 17 months in custody — “Ezgulik”

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Blogger Sherali Komilov released by court decision after 17 months in custody — “Ezgulik”

Blogger Sherali Komilov has been released early. This was reported by the head of the human rights organization “Ezgulik,” Abdurakhmon Tashanov, on his Telegram channel. According to him, the decision was made by the Karshi District Criminal Court. According to case materials, Komilov was acquitted of several key charges. In particular, this concerns Article 165… Read More »

Which medicines are included in Uzbekistan’s reimbursement program: an analysis of the official list

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A display of medicines in a pharmacy in Uzbekistan, reimbursement program for medicinal products

The Ministry of Health of Uzbekistan has approved a list of diseases and medicines included in the reimbursement program. The document defines which drugs patients will be able to receive under reimbursement when treating socially significant diseases. The document, signed by Minister Asilbek Khudayarov on April 23, 2026, was agreed with the State Health Insurance… Read More »