Congratulations from foreign leaders on the 35th anniversary of Uzbekistan’s independence offer an unusual snapshot of Tashkent’s foreign relations. The order in which the messages are published on the president’s official website is not, in itself, an official ranking of partners. But it does draw attention to which countries appear at the very top of …
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed to elevate relations between their countries to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership. The announcement was made following talks between the two leaders in Tashkent on August 30. One of the key economic goals agreed upon during the meeting is to increase …
The automotive industry remains one of the most visible pillars of Uzbekistan’s industrial sector, yet statistics for the first half of 2026 reveal an increasingly clear gap between domestic production and demand for transport equipment. While local factories are increasing passenger car output and expanding production of new models, imports of vehicles, components, and other …
On August 24, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people on the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence. As in the previous year, Zelenskyy publicly thanked Mirziyoyev for the congratulatory message. In 2026, both presidents emphasized the further development of bilateral relations, while Zelenskyy specifically highlighted trade and economic …
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan elevated their bilateral relations to a new level on August 23 by signing a Treaty on Eternal Friendship. At the same time, the two sides signed a package of agreements covering trade, investment, culture, tourism, and social security, aimed at the long-term development of bilateral relations. The Treaty on Eternal Friendship was …
The new 2026/2027 academic year at schools, academic lyceums and technical schools in Uzbekistan will begin on September 2, the Ministry of Preschool and School Education and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation said. Classes at all general education schools across the country will start on Wednesday, September 2. The academic year at …
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova’s statement on the case of Uzbek blogger Aziz Hakimov showed that the verdict handed down in Tashkent remains a matter of attention for Moscow even after the completion of the trial at the court of first instance. While in July Russian diplomacy limited itself to calls for a “fair …
The number of schoolchildren in Uzbekistan is growing faster than school infrastructure. Over the past 35 years, the number of students in general education schools has increased by 2.12 million, or 45.6%, while the number of schools has grown by only 30%. As a result, there are now about 619 students per school on average, …
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 …
