Category Archives: Politics

Lifetime immunity and the Security Council: What the new law on Uzbekistan’s Presidential Administration changes

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Saida Mirziyoyeva and Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the Center of Islamic Civilization in Tashkent, March 2026

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 …

Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan sign alliance treaty, settle long-disputed border spring issue

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Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Sadyr Japarov in Cholpon-Ata on July 30, 2026

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 …

Trial begins in Tashkent in case of former Uzbekneftegaz chief: what charges are listed in the court record

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Bahodir Sidikov. Photo: Uzbekneftegaz

A hearing began on July 24 at the Yashnabad District Criminal Court of Tashkent in a case that lists former Uzbekneftegaz Chairman Bahodirjon Sidikov among the defendants. Earlier, information displayed on the court schedule revealed the charges listed against each of the nine defendants. The presiding judge is Jasurbek Abdurashidovich Ubaydullayev. The most serious charges …

Military exercises and combat readiness inspections held in Nukus and Termez

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Exercises in Termez in July 2026. Photo: Ministry of Defense of Uzbekistan

In recent days, Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Defense has reported on several military training activities conducted at the Nukus and Termez training grounds, as well as in the Termez garrison. According to the ministry, regular field training exercises were held at the Nukus training ground of the Northwestern Military District. Service members carried out combat training …

Head of Uzbekistan’s Presidential Security Service replaced

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Rustam Jurayev. Photo: Ministry of Internal Affairs

Presidential Press Secretary Sherzod Asadov announced personnel changes in the State Security Service of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Under presidential decrees, Rustam Mirzayevich Jurayev was appointed chairman of the service and awarded the special rank of Lieutenant General. At the same time, Alisher Abrorovich Usmanov has been relieved of his duties as …

Uzbekistan and Belarus formalize strategic partnership: what lies behind Mirziyoyev’s visit to Minsk

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President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko during an informal meeting in Minsk on July 8, 2026. Photo: president.gov.by

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has concluded a two-day official visit to Belarus that became one of the most significant events in bilateral relations in recent decades. The main outcome of his talks with President Alexander Lukashenko was the signing of a Declaration on the Establishment of a Strategic Partnership, along with a broad package …

Uzbekistan and Georgia announce strategic partnership after first visit by an Uzbek president in 23 years

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Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Irakli Kobakhidze have just signed declaration establishing a strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and Georgia

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has concluded a state visit to Georgia, marking the first visit by an Uzbek leader to the country in 23 years. Following talks with Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili and Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, the two sides signed a declaration establishing a strategic partnership and a package of bilateral agreements covering …

Mishustin in Tashkent: What Uzbekistan and Russia discussed amid growing trade and the launch of the nuclear power plant project

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Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin meets Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent on June 16, 2026. Photo: Press Service of the Russian Government

On June 16, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev received Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, who arrived in Tashkent to participate in the Fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum. During the day, the Russian prime minister also held talks with Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov and Head of the Presidential Administration Saida Mirziyoyeva. According to published transcripts and …