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Mirziyoyev receives Russian delegation led by Kiriyenko: nuclear power plant and digital cooperation discussed

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Talks between Mirziyoyev and Kiriyenko in Tashkent on April 15, 2026

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on April 15 received a delegation of the Russian Federation led by First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Administration of Russia Sergey Kiriyenko. During the meeting, the sides reviewed the implementation of agreements reached at the highest level and further deepening of strategic partnership and alliance between the… Read More »

Digital breakthrough: How the new personal data reform opens Uzbekistan’s market to Apple and Google Pay

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The President of Uzbekistan has signed a personal data law removing barriers for Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a law that fundamentally changes the rules of the game in Uzbekistan’s digital sector (the full text of the signed law in Uzbek is attached below). The new version of Article 27¹ of the Law “On Personal Data” eliminates legal conflicts that for years blocked the entry of the world’s… Read More »

Putin–Mirziyoyev call marks shift to active phase of nuclear plant construction in Uzbekistan

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Concrete pouring at nuclear power plant construction site in Uzbekistan on March 24, 2026

The presidents of Russia and Uzbekistan on Tuesday formally launched the main stage of construction of Central Asia’s first nuclear power plant, cementing Moscow’s role as a key energy partner in the region amid the Kremlin’s ongoing isolation in the West. During a phone call, Vladimir Putin and Shavkat Mirziyoyev noted the start of concrete… Read More »

Mirziyoyev thanks Usmanov for his contribution to the Center of Islamic Civilization

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Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Alisher Usmanov at the opening of the Center of Islamic Civilization in Tashkent on March 17, 2026

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Russian billionaire of Uzbek origin Alisher Usmanov for his financial and other support in the creation of the Center of Islamic Civilization in Tashkent. “Special thanks go to domestic and foreign entrepreneurs, figures of culture and sports who provided sponsorship for the construction of such… Read More »

The Iranian Embassy in Tashkent published a statement by the President of Uzbekistan on the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader

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President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev sent a letter to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressing condolences over the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Tashkent released an official statement containing the text of a letter from President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in which the Uzbek leader expressed deep condolences over the death of Iran’s Supreme Religious Leader. In the letter dated March… Read More »

Mirziyoyev visits Pakistan’s GIDS defence company and discusses military cooperation

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Shavkat Mirziyoyev inspects GIDS military equipment in Pakistan

During an official visit to Pakistan on February 5, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the headquarters of Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS) in Islamabad and held a meeting with Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. According to reports, the sides discussed key issues related… Read More »

Mirziyoyev signed the Board of Peace charter in Davos

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Shavkat Mirziyoyev signs the Board of Peace charter in Davos. Donald Trump sits beside him

On January 22, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the ceremony for signing the Board of Peace charter in Davos, Switzerland. The ceremony was initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum. Uzbekistan became one of the founding member states of the new structure. On January 22, President of Uzbekistan… Read More »

Mirziyoyev flies to Switzerland to sign the Board of Peace charter

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Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev departed to Switzerland on January 21 to sign the charter of the Board of Peace in Davos

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev flew on a working visit to Switzerland on January 21 at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump. The purpose of the trip is to participate in the ceremony for signing the charter of the Board of Peace, which is scheduled to take place in Davos. The establishment of the… Read More »

Mirziyoyev orders a review of Uzbekistan’s Defense Doctrine and National Security Concept

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President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev stated at a meeting of the Security Council on January 13 that it is necessary to revise the Defense Doctrine and the National Security Concept, and outlined changes in the nature of modern warfare and defense priorities.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said that the Defense Doctrine adopted eight years ago, as well as the 1997 National Security Concept, need to be revised. He made this statement on January 13 at an expanded meeting of the Security Council on strengthening the country’s military security and defense. The meeting was timed to coincide with Defenders… Read More »