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Mirziyoyev: Central Asia’s stability depends on close partnership with Russia

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Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the Central Asia–Russia summit in Dushanbe

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev called for closer coordination and cooperation with Russia while speaking at the second “Central Asia–Russia” summit, held on October 9 in Dushanbe. The summit, chaired by Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon, brought together the leaders of Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Key topics included trade, investment, infrastructure, energy, and regional security. …

Mubashshir Ahmad (Alisher Tursunov) sentenced to 2.5 years in prison

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Mubashshir Ahmad during a court hearing in Uchtepa

Today, the Uchtepa District Criminal Court concluded the first-instance trial of blogger Mubashshir Ahmad (Alisher Tursunov). According to the announced verdict, Mubashshir Ahmad was found guilty under: Applying Article 57 of the Criminal Code (imposing a lighter sentence) and in accordance with Articles 59 (sentencing for multiple crimes) and 61 (rules for calculating cumulative sentences), …

Mirziyoyev at the Summit of the Organization of Turkic States: Conflicts with no end in sight also affect our countries

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resident of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev speaks at the summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Gabala

Speaking at the summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Gabala, Azerbaijan, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev called for strengthening global security and expressed concern over protracted wars — including the conflict in Ukraine. “The most pressing issues, conflicts and wars that are continuing to escalate across the Eurasian region, with no end in …

12-year education and unified exams to be introduced in Uzbekistan from the new academic year

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A modern classroom reflecting the education reform in Uzbekistan and the introduction of 12-year schooling

A 12-year school education will be introduced in Uzbekistan starting from 2026. Along with it, unified state exams will be implemented for students of the 9th and 11th grades, as well as a new admission procedure for technical schools and universities — directly based on the results of these exams. The changes were announced by …

In Uzbekistan, blogger Aziz Hakimov known for promoting Russian propaganda narrative arrested

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In Uzbekistan, blogger known for promoting Russian propaganda narrative arrested

A court in Tashkent sanctioned the arrest of Aziz Hakimov (“Comrade Aziz”). Hakimov is known on social media as a supporter and distributor of Russian propaganda narratives. Arrest and charges The official indictment cites four articles of Uzbekistan’s Criminal Code, including Article 150 (“propaganda of war”) and Article 156 (“incitement of national, racial, ethnic or …

Uzbekistan and Ukraine foreign ministers meet on UNGA sidelines

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Bakhtiyor Saidov and Andrii Sybiha during their meeting in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly

Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov and Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha held talks in New York on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly. According to Saidov, the ministers discussed bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, education, and cultural exchange, as well as multilateral engagement within international organizations. Saidov said the meeting reaffirmed the “mutual …

Trump and Mirziyoyev: mutual compliments, multi-billion dollar deals, and an invitation to Samarkand

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Trump and Mirziyoyev discussed multi-billion dollar deals and cooperation between the United States and Uzbekistan at their meeting in New York

The meeting between Donald Trump and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev in New York turned into a clear demonstration of mutual compliments and commercial interests. Trump began with his customary rhetoric: “It is a great honor to be with the President of Uzbekistan. He is highly respected.” He emphasized that Mirziyoyev has “been in power …

Trump and Mirziyoyev meet on UN sidelines, Tashkent hails constructive talks

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Trump and Mirziyoyev meeting with U.S. and Uzbekistan delegations at UN

Read the detailed analysis of the video of the meeting between Donald Trump and Shavkat Mirziyoyev via the link: Trump and Mirziyoyev: mutual compliments, multi-billion dollar deals, and an invitation to Samarkand President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan met with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday at United Nations headquarters during the 80th General Assembly. According …

Trump congratulates Mirziyoyev on Uzbekistan Airways’ largest Boeing order

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Shavkat Mirziyoyev at a meeting with Boeing CEO Brendan Nelson in New York

US President Donald Trump publicly welcomed Uzbekistan Airways’ largest-ever contract with Boeing. In a post on the social network Truth Social, he wrote that the airline is acquiring 22 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft worth over $8 billion. According to Trump, the agreement will create more than 35,000 jobs in the United States. “President Mirziyoyev is …