The number of foreign-invested enterprises in Uzbekistan continues to grow. According to the National Statistics Committee, as of May 1, 2026, there were 19,490 enterprises with foreign capital operating in the country — 1.4 times more than five years ago. At the same time, the structure of foreign business has changed significantly. Over the past …
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš on Thursday held talks with Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent as part of a Central Asia tour, amid Prague’s efforts to expand economic ties beyond the European Union. The sides announced plans to increase bilateral trade to $1 billion and signed a package of agreements covering industry, science, technology, …
On February 28, 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan adopted Decree No. 83 “On measures to accelerate the implementation of large investment projects based on the principle of comprehensive development in the city of Tashkent, as well as on the creation of green zones.” The decree introduces changes to the previously …
A detailed review and assessment of the speeches of Donald Trump and the leaders of Central Asia: what is the “new era” they are talking about — explored in our analysis of the C5+1 summit in Washington. 1. Context and key statements by Trump at C5+1 In his opening remarks at the C5+1 summit, organized …
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has departed from Qatar to the United States. Mirziyoyev’s stay in Qatar The events of the working visit of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to the State of Qatar have concluded, the presidential press service reported. As part of the program, the head of state took part in the second World …
On September 2 in Beijing, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping held talks. The meeting took place at the Great Hall of the People as part of the Uzbek leader’s official visit to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit and the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary …
Land granted to investor at preferential rate for 25 years, project estimated at $5 billion On August 1, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan approved measures for the implementation of the year-round resort Sea Breeze Uzbekistan on the shore of the Charvak Reservoir. The 577-hectare project will be developed with the participation of Agalarov …