On June 27, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting with President of Russia Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) summit in Minsk. Uzbekistan participates in the organization as an observer. According to the official statement from the Uzbek president’s press service, the meeting focused on the current state… Read More »
On June 27, during the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meeting in Minsk, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev openly spoke about the serious negative consequences of sanction policies for the country’s economy. “Today, my colleagues expressed their views on the difficult situation in the global economy. In Uzbekistan, we fully feel the negative effects of rising… Read More »
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a working visit to the city of Minsk on June 26–27 at the invitation of the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko. The head of Uzbekistan will take part in the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council (SEEC), where Uzbekistan holds observer status. It is… Read More »
Chilla in Uzbekistan means 41°C in the shade today, and 43°C is expected in the coming days. That’s the temperature in the capital — in the regions, it’s even higher. In direct sunlight, it likely reaches 60°C. You can’t even touch the car door — it’s scorching hot. What is Chilla? Chilla, also known as… Read More »
Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has reinstated the position of Head of the Presidential Administration. According to the decree, his eldest daughter, Saida Shavkatovna Mirziyoyeva, has been appointed to this key role. The appointment of 40-year-old politician and public figure Saida Mirziyoyeva was confirmed by presidential spokesperson Sherzod Asadov. Since August 2023, she had served as… Read More »
Uzbek national captured by the AFU — Ukrainian soldiers have taken into custody another citizen of Uzbekistan who fought on the Russian side. A video of his interrogation, where he describes his journey to the front line, has already surfaced online. In the footage, the Uzbek prisoner, dressed in military uniform, answers questions posed by… Read More »
In recent days, two major topics have dominated conversations in Uzbekistan — the record appreciation of the national currency and the escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran. As the U.S. dollar rate fell to 12,559 soums — its lowest level since July 2024 — both the public and businesses are increasingly curious… Read More »
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan has urged citizens to refrain from traveling to Israel and Iran following U.S. strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran. Uzbekistan also expressed deep concern and called on all parties in the region to achieve peace through negotiations. This was reported on Sunday by the MFA spokesperson on his… Read More »
Six Uzbekistani citizens currently held as prisoners of war in Ukraine have released a video message addressed to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. These men, who fought on the side of Russia against Ukraine, were interviewed by representatives of the Ukrainian project “I Want to Live.” Last week, the project published a list of 1,110 Uzbek citizens… Read More »
Tamerlane’s Gate, also called the Jizzakh Pass (or “Snake Gorge”), is the narrowest part of the Sanzar River gorge between the Malguzar and Nuratau mountain ranges. It’s a vital route from Tashkent to Samarkand. The name comes from the resemblance to a gate formed by two massive vertical slate cliffs. Geography (Sanzar River, gorge, roads)… Read More »