News from Uzbekistan

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He addressed key issues, including conflict resolution, climate change, people’s right to social protection and the use of AI.</p> </td> <td class="topnext"> <div class="tblock"> <a href="/en/2025/04/07/who/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://www.gazeta.uz/media/img/2025/04/lweWPl17440244469403_m.webp" width="240" height="160" alt="“Healthy birth should be norm, not result of luck or chance”. Op-ed by head of WHO office in Uzbekistan" /> </a> <div class="ndt">7 April 17:46 </nobr></div> <h3><a class='title' href="/en/2025/04/07/who/">“Healthy birth should be norm, not result of luck or chance”. Op-ed by head of WHO office in Uzbekistan</a></h3> </div> <div class="rzd"></div> <div class="tblock"> <div class="ndt">6 April 10:11 </nobr></div> <h3><a class='title' href="/en/2025/04/06/declaration/">Key points from the Central Asia — European Union strategic partnership declaration</a></h3> </div> <div class="rzd"></div> <div class="tblock"> <div class="ndt">5 April 22:54 </nobr></div> <h3><a class='title' href="/en/2025/04/05/uzbekistan-eu/">Uzbekistan proposes Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between Central Asia and EU</a></h3> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <div style="margin: -10px 0 40px"> </div> <div class="newsblock-2"> <div class="nblock "> <a href="/en/2025/04/11/gas/" class="nimg"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://www.gazeta.uz/media/img/2025/02/Nal6oP17387374395320_m.jpg" width="180" height="120" alt="Uzbekistan reduces gas imports while increasing exports" /> </a> <div class="nt"> <div class="ndt">Today, 17:00</div> <h3> <a href="/en/2025/04/11/gas/">Uzbekistan reduces gas imports while increasing exports</a> </h3> <p>In the first two months of 2025, Uzbekistan reduced its natural gas imports 4.6 times while increasing exports by 1.6 times. The country resumed gas supplies to Kyrgyzstan, while exports to China declined.</p> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> <div class="nblock "> <a href="/en/2025/04/10/tony-blair-institute/" class="nimg"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://www.gazeta.uz/media/img/2025/04/Z3J84717442754574923_m.webp" width="180" height="120" alt="Tony Blair Institute provides advisory support for reforms in Uzbekistan" /> </a> <div class="nt"> <div class="ndt">Yesterday, 22:08</div> <h3> <a href="/en/2025/04/10/tony-blair-institute/">Tony Blair Institute provides advisory support for reforms in Uzbekistan</a> </h3> <p>President of Uzbekistan met again with the former UK prime minister and head of the Institute for Global Change Tony Blair. The talks focused on cooperation in attracting major investors, accelerating digitalization and AI implementation, and carrying out joint programs and projects.</p> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> <div class="nblock "> <a href="/en/2025/04/09/energy-tariffs/" class="nimg"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://www.gazeta.uz/media/img/2024/02/Dt1n0417086145593400_m.jpg" width="180" height="120" alt="Uzbekistan to annually raise gas and electricity tariffs by up to 10%" /> </a> <div class="nt"> <div class="ndt">9 April 12:24</div> <h3> <a href="/en/2025/04/09/energy-tariffs/">Uzbekistan to annually raise gas and electricity tariffs by up to 10%</a> </h3> <p>From 2026, gas and electricity rates in Uzbekistan will rise annually every 1 May in accordance with inflation but capped at 10%. Previously, it was planned to freeze tariffs for at least three years starting next year.</p> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> <div class="nblock "> <a href="/en/2025/04/09/moscow/" class="nimg"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://www.gazeta.uz/media/img/2025/04/CPi08t17440097935447_m.webp" width="180" height="120" alt="President of Uzbekistan to attend celebration of 80th WWII Victory anniversary in Moscow" /> </a> <div class="nt"> <div class="ndt">9 April 11:01</div> <h3> <a href="/en/2025/04/09/moscow/">President of Uzbekistan to attend celebration of 80th WWII Victory anniversary in Moscow</a> </h3> <p>President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will visit Moscow on 9 May to take part in events marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the World War II.</p> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> <div class="nblock "> <a href="/en/2025/04/09/mycro-hpp/" class="nimg"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://www.gazeta.uz/media/img/2017/03/bFvCcE14898240986032_m.jpg" width="180" height="120" alt="Nearly 3,000 micro-hydropower plants to be built in Uzbekistan in 2025−2026" /> </a> <div class="nt"> <div class="ndt">9 April 10:39</div> <h3> <a href="/en/2025/04/09/mycro-hpp/">Nearly 3,000 micro-hydropower plants to be built in Uzbekistan in 2025−2026</a> </h3> <p>Over the coming two years, Uzbekistan plans to build 2,983 micro-hydropower plants, providing electricity to 280,000 people. Entrepreneurs will be involved in the construction.</p> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> <div class="nblock "> <a href="/en/2025/04/09/award/" class="nimg"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://www.gazeta.uz/media/img/2025/04/qMFkFs17440945636524_m.webp" width="180" height="120" alt="President of Uzbekistan awards Inter-Parliamentary Union secretary-general with Friendship order" /> </a> <div class="nt"> <div class="ndt">9 April 08:40</div> <h3> <a href="/en/2025/04/09/award/">President of Uzbekistan awards Inter-Parliamentary Union secretary-general with Friendship order</a> </h3> <p>President Shavkat Mirziyoyev awarded secretary-general of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Martin Chungong with the “Dustlik” Order. These days, the 150th IPU Assembly is taking place in Tashkent.</p> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> <div class="nblock "> <a href="/en/2025/04/06/ecology/" class="nimg"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://www.gazeta.uz/media/img/2025/04/WQj5AG17438845141723_m.webp" width="180" height="120" alt="Uzbekistan to host Global Environment Facility Donor Assembly in 2026" /> </a> <div class="nt"> <div class="ndt">6 April 16:00</div> <h3> <a href="/en/2025/04/06/ecology/">Uzbekistan to host Global Environment Facility Donor Assembly in 2026</a> </h3> <p>Uzbekistan plans to host the Global Environment Facility Donor Assembly in 2026, minister of ecology Aziz Abduhakimov announced at the Climate Forum in Samarkand. The event is expected to attract additional funding and technical assistance for environmental initiatives in Central Asia.</p> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> <div class="nblock "> <a href="/en/2025/04/06/world-bank/" class="nimg"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://www.gazeta.uz/media/img/2025/04/JZVqwF17438785770373_m.webp" width="180" height="120" alt="Uzbekistan and World Bank launch $153 million project to restore sustainable landscapes" /> </a> <div class="nt"> <div class="ndt">6 April 15:44</div> <h3> <a href="/en/2025/04/06/world-bank/">Uzbekistan and World Bank launch $153 million project to restore sustainable landscapes</a> </h3> <p>At the Climate Forum in Samarkand, Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Ecology and the World Bank launched the Restoration of Sustainable Landscapes in Uzbekistan Project, allocating $153 million to expand forested areas and improve living conditions in regions affected by land degradation.</p> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> <div class="nblock "> <a href="/en/2025/04/05/costa/" class="nimg"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://www.gazeta.uz/media/img/2025/04/usmoCI17437680326702_m.webp" width="180" height="120" alt="EU-Central Asia partnership is a journey, not a destination — António Costa" /> </a> <div class="nt"> <div class="ndt">5 April 22:57</div> <h3> <a href="/en/2025/04/05/costa/">EU-Central Asia partnership is a journey, not a destination — António Costa</a> </h3> <p>European Council president António Costa outlined key areas for expanding EU-Central Asia cooperation, including climate action, combating drug trafficking and countering disinformation.</p> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> <div class="nblock "> <a href="/en/2025/04/05/ca-eu/" class="nimg"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://www.gazeta.uz/media/img/2025/04/IkI4e017437602568831_m.webp" width="180" height="120" alt="EU to allocate €12 billion investment package for Central Asia in four areas" /> </a> <div class="nt"> <div class="ndt">5 April 22:33</div> <h3> <a href="/en/2025/04/05/ca-eu/">EU to allocate €12 billion investment package for Central Asia in four areas</a> </h3> <p>European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced a €12 billion investment package for Central Asia, aimed at advancing four areas, including transport corridors and critical raw materials. “This is truly a new beginning in the ancient history of our friendship,” she stated.</p> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> <div class="nblock "> <a href="/en/2025/04/05/afghanistan/" class="nimg"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://www.gazeta.uz/media/img/2025/04/s0bfGt17437531407972_m.webp" width="180" height="120" alt="World underestimates challenges originating from Afghanistan — Shavkat Mirziyoyev" /> </a> <div class="nt"> <div class="ndt">5 April 22:27</div> <h3> <a href="/en/2025/04/05/afghanistan/">World underestimates challenges originating from Afghanistan — Shavkat Mirziyoyev</a> </h3> <p>President of Uzbekistan warned that the international community was underestimating challenges originating from Afghanistan. He called for the country’s inclusion in regional projects and expressed hope for dialogue between global leaders and Afghan authorities.</p> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> <div class="nblock "> <a href="/en/2025/04/04/ukraine/" class="nimg"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://www.gazeta.uz/media/img/2025/04/AE0ixn17437460699337_m.webp" width="180" height="120" alt="Uzbekistan “fully supports start of peace talks on Ukraine” — president Shavkat Mirziyoyev" /> </a> <div class="nt"> <div class="ndt">4 April 11:31</div> <h3> <a href="/en/2025/04/04/ukraine/">Uzbekistan “fully supports start of peace talks on Ukraine” — president Shavkat Mirziyoyev</a> </h3> <p>“We welcome and fully support the start of the negotiation process for a peaceful settlement of the situation around Ukraine,” president of Uzbekistan said at the first Central Asia — European Union summit.</p> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> <div class="nblock "> <a href="/en/2025/04/04/ca-eu-relations/" class="nimg"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://www.gazeta.uz/media/img/2025/04/8yDDbJ17437346412032_m.webp" width="180" height="120" alt="Central Asia and European Union to become strategic partners" /> </a> <div class="nt"> <div class="ndt">4 April 11:27</div> <h3> <a href="/en/2025/04/04/ca-eu-relations/">Central Asia and European Union to become strategic partners</a> </h3> <p>The Samarkand Declaration, expected to be adopted following the first Central Asia-European Union summit, will elevate relations between the two regions to the level of strategic partnership. The draft document was agreed upon last night, president’s spokesperson Sherzod Asadov told Gazeta.uz.</p> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> <div class="nblock "> <a href="/en/2025/04/03/leapmotors/" class="nimg"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://www.gazeta.uz/media/img/2025/04/R5GsD617435732322262_m.webp" width="180" height="120" alt="Uzbekistan halts certification of Leapmotor vehicles" /> </a> <div class="nt"> <div class="ndt">3 April 15:01</div> <h3> <a href="/en/2025/04/03/leapmotors/">Uzbekistan halts certification of Leapmotor vehicles</a> </h3> <p>Uzbekistan temporarily halted the certification of Leapmotor (China) passenger cars after tests on the C16 model revealed excessive “broadband electromagnetic interference”. Non-compliant vehicles are barred from entering the country, while the company investigates the issue.</p> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> <div class="nblock "> <a href="/en/2025/04/03/temu/" class="nimg"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://www.gazeta.uz/media/img/2025/03/p5ZXzo17429704219961_m.webp" width="180" height="120" alt="Temu told to pay 46 billion soums in taxes to lift blockage in Uzbekistan" /> </a> <div class="nt"> <div class="ndt">3 April 14:54</div> <h3> <a href="/en/2025/04/03/temu/">Temu told to pay 46 billion soums in taxes to lift blockage in Uzbekistan</a> </h3> <p>Chinese marketplace Temu failed to pay approximately 46 billion soums ($3.6 million) in taxes, Tax Committee said. The company will be able to legalize operations in Uzbekistan once it fulfills tax obligations. Several other online platforms also received warnings for tax noncompliance.</p> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> <div class="nblock "> <a href="/en/2025/04/03/euronews/" class="nimg"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://www.gazeta.uz/media/img/2025/04/MMnLjP17435151995248_m.webp" width="180" height="120" alt="President of Uzbekistan, ahead of CA-EU summit, speaks about “historic chance” for region" /> </a> <div class="nt"> <div class="ndt">3 April 12:19</div> <h3> <a href="/en/2025/04/03/euronews/">President of Uzbekistan, ahead of CA-EU summit, speaks about “historic chance” for region</a> </h3> <p>President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, in an interview with Euronews ahead of the first CA — EU summit, spoke about relations between the two regions, key changes in Central Asia in recent years and expectations for the upcoming high-level meeting.</p> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> <div class="nblock "> <a href="/en/2025/04/03/adb/" class="nimg"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://www.gazeta.uz/media/img/2022/07/vGGfED16582293679760_m.jpg" width="180" height="120" alt="ADB issues $30 million loan to support mortgage market in Uzbekistan" /> </a> <div class="nt"> <div class="ndt">3 April 12:02</div> <h3> <a href="/en/2025/04/03/adb/">ADB issues $30 million loan to support mortgage market in Uzbekistan</a> </h3> <p>The ADB approved a $30 million loan for Uzbekistan to expand its inclusive mortgage market. The funds will be allocated to support housing loans, as well as green and energy-efficient renovations. The project will also improve access to mortgages for women and youth borrowers.</p> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> <div class="nblock last"> <a href="/en/2025/04/01/izboskan/" class="nimg"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://www.gazeta.uz/media/img/2025/03/uFspyN17434102675038_m.webp" width="180" height="120" alt="Three killed, 10 injured in explosion at mosque in Andijan region" /> </a> <div class="nt"> <div class="ndt">1 April 15:54</div> <h3> <a href="/en/2025/04/01/izboskan/">Three killed, 10 injured in explosion at mosque in Andijan region</a> </h3> <p>An explosion caused by a gas leak in the ablution room of a mosque in Izboskan district, Andijan region, killed three people and injured 10 others. The Ministry of Emergency Situations, in a rare move, released the names of the victims and the injured.</p> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class="newsblock-3 first"> <div class="ndt">1 April 14:23</div> <p> <a href="/en/2025/04/01/zvi-kogan/">Three Uzbekistanis sentenced to death for murder of rabbi in UAE</a> </p> <div class="ndt">31 March 23:21</div> <p> <a href="/en/2025/03/31/samarkand/">Samarkand to be closed for three days due to Central Asia — EU summit (map)</a> </p> <div class="ndt">31 March 23:17</div> <p> <a href="/en/2025/03/31/aral-cultural-summit/">First Aral Cultural Summit to be held in Samarkand and Nukus</a> </p> <div class="ndt">31 March 17:49</div> <p> <a href="/en/2025/03/31/border/">Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan sign border junction agreement and unveil Friendship monument</a> </p> <div class="ndt">31 March 17:35</div> <p> <a href="/en/2025/03/31/treaty/">Treaty on Allied Relations between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan comes into force</a> </p> </div><div class="newsblock-3"> <div class="ndt">28 March 21:20</div> <p> <a href="/en/2025/03/28/pardon/">President of Uzbekistan pardons 488 convicts</a> </p> <div class="ndt">28 March 21:15</div> <p> <a href="/en/2025/03/28/uz-eu/">President of Uzbekistan, head of European diplomacy discuss preparations for first CA — EU Summit</a> </p> <div class="ndt">28 March 19:57</div> <p> <a href="/en/2025/03/28/us-department-of-labor/">US Department of Labor cancels Uzbekistan cotton industry transparency project</a> </p> <div class="ndt">27 March 16:52</div> <p> <a href="/en/2025/03/27/iftar/">President of Uzbekistan: “We will continue strengthening friendship, equality and tolerance in the country”</a> </p> <div class="ndt">27 March 16:14</div> <p> <a href="/en/2025/03/27/eu-ca/">Head of European diplomacy Kaja Kallas to visit Uzbekistan on 27 March</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="rightContainer floating_banner_wrapper"> <div class="popOnWeekBlock"> <h4>Popular | <a href="https://www.gazeta.uz/en/archive/">Latest</a></h4> <ul> <li> <a href="/en/2025/04/09/energy-tariffs/">Uzbekistan to annually raise gas and electricity tariffs by up to 10%</a>  </li> <li> <a href="/en/2025/04/09/award/">President of Uzbekistan awards Inter-Parliamentary Union secretary-general with Friendship order</a>  </li> <li> <a href="/en/2025/04/09/moscow/">President of Uzbekistan to attend celebration of 80th WWII Victory anniversary in Moscow</a>  </li> <li> <a href="/en/2025/04/09/mycro-hpp/">Nearly 3,000 micro-hydropower plants to be built in Uzbekistan in 2025−2026</a>  </li> <li> <a href="/en/2025/04/09/parliaments/">Global changes present new challenges for parliaments — president of Uzbekistan</a>  </li> </ul> </div> <div class="mar-10"></div> <div class="floating_banner_placeholder" style="display: none;"></div> <div class="banner300x500 floating_banner floating_banner_oa"> <div class="bVerticalRectangle">  <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:240px;height:400px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-9433483344214183" data-ad-slot="1224128555"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 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But they are unevenly spread, and some are left behind. Now it is time to unleash young talents' creativity and energy, Akiko Fujii, UNDP resident representative in Uzbekistan, writes in her op-ed.</div> <span class="articleDateTime">27 August 10:37</span> <div class="mar-20"></div> <h3> <a href="/en/2024/08/09/speech/">“Central Asia’s today and tomorrow depend on our common efforts” — president of Uzbekistan</a> </h3> <div class="articleInto">Situation around Ukraine and Middle East “directly affects” the development of Central Asia, said president Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the Astana summit. He emphasized that Central Asia’s “today and tomorrow” depend on “common efforts” and willingness to “jointly promote the interests of the region”.</div> <span class="articleDateTime">9 August 23:06</span> <div class="mar-20"></div> <h3> <a href="/en/2024/08/07/tashkent-metro-navigation/">New navigation introduced in Tashkent metro (photos)</a> </h3> <div class="articleInto">New navigation has been introduced at Alisher Navoi and Pakhtakor stations of the Tashkent underground. The project was initiated by private companies. Signs are in Uzbek, with partial translations into Russian and English.</div> <span class="articleDateTime">7 August 12:59</span> </div> </td> <td class="sNewsList"> <div class="karka"> <ul> <li> <span>03.08</span><a href="/en/2024/08/03/climate-council/">Climate council to be set up under President of Uzbekistan</a> </li> <li> <span>23.06</span><a href="/en/2024/06/23/us-universities/">Stories of students from Uzbekistan admitted to top US universities</a> </li> <li> <span>20.06</span><a href="/en/2024/06/20/peter-stano/">“Integration is actually answer to all problems Central Asia is facing,” European Commission spokesperson says</a> </li> <li> <span>19.06</span><a href="/en/2024/06/19/women/">Raising women’s income could pull over 700,000 people out of poverty, World Bank reports</a> </li> </ul> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <div class="sectionLine"><br /></div> <table cellspacing="0" class="section"> <tr> <td rowspan="2" class="sName"> <div class="karka"> <h2><a href="/en/column/">Columns</a></h2> </div> </td> <td class="sNews"> <div class="karka"> <a href="/en/2025/04/07/who/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://www.gazeta.uz/media/img/2025/04/lweWPl17440244469403_s.webp" width="120" height="80" alt="“Healthy birth should be norm, not result of luck or chance”. Op-ed by head of WHO office in Uzbekistan" /> </a> <h3> <a href="/en/2025/04/07/who/">“Healthy birth should be norm, not result of luck or chance”. Op-ed by head of WHO office in Uzbekistan</a> </h3> <div class="articleInto">Maternal health in Uzbekistan remains fragile. In 2023, 15.9 mothers lost their lives for every 100,000 babies born. On World Health Day, head of WHO office Dr Asheena Khalakdina draws attention to Uzbekistan’s progress in maternal and newborn health and challenges the country has to overcome.</div> <span class="articleDateTime">7 April 17:46</span> <div class="mar-20"></div> <h3> <a href="/en/2025/03/08/op-ed-unicef-womens-day/">Op-ed. The future of Uzbekistan depends on girls</a> </h3> <div class="articleInto">On the International Women’s Day, Regina Maria Castillo, UNICEF Representative in Uzbekistan, looks at the progress made for the “Girl Child” 30 years after the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. In her op-ed, she outlines areas that are tangible and catalytic in empowering the girls.</div> <span class="articleDateTime">8 March 09:43</span> <div class="mar-20"></div> <h3> <a href="/en/2024/12/30/3dec/">Op-Ed. They don’t need your charity, give them their rights!</a> </h3> <div class="articleInto">In Uzbekistan, the International Day of People with Disabilities has turned into another charity feast. Is this how this day should be celebrated? Dilmurad Yusupov studied how 3 December was held and covered by the Uzbek media, and asked the opinion of disabled activists.</div> <span class="articleDateTime">30 December 19:04</span> </div> </td> <td class="sNewsList"> <div class="karka"> <ul> <li> <span>21.10</span><a href="/en/2024/10/21/jan-lipavsky-op-ed/">Op-ed by Foreign Minister of Czechia: “We have everything it takes to make the most of our partnership”</a> </li> <li> <span>13.10</span><a href="/en/2024/10/13/column/">Building climate resilience: power of effective communication and community preparedness</a> </li> <li> <span>26.09</span><a href="/en/2024/09/26/op-ed/">Op-Ed: From legislation to action. A call for Uzbekistan to make national pledge that operationalizes law on protection of children from violence</a> </li> <li> <span>27.08</span><a href="/en/2024/08/27/undp-column/">Op-ed: Embracing youthful energy and opportunity in Uzbekistan</a> </li> </ul> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <div class="sectionLine"><br /></div> <table cellspacing="0" class="section"> <tr> <td rowspan="2" class="sName"> <div class="karka"> <h2><a href="/en/politics/">Politics</a></h2> </div> </td> <td class="sNews"> <div class="karka"> <a href="/en/2025/04/10/tony-blair-institute/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://www.gazeta.uz/media/img/2025/04/Z3J84717442754574923_s.webp" width="120" height="80" alt="Tony Blair Institute provides advisory support for reforms in Uzbekistan" /> </a> <h3> <a href="/en/2025/04/10/tony-blair-institute/">Tony Blair Institute provides advisory support for reforms in Uzbekistan</a> </h3> <div class="articleInto">President of Uzbekistan met again with the former UK prime minister and head of the Institute for Global Change Tony Blair. The talks focused on cooperation in attracting major investors, accelerating digitalization and AI implementation, and carrying out joint programs and projects.</div> <span class="articleDateTime">Yesterday, 22:08</span> <div class="mar-20"></div> <h3> <a href="/en/2025/04/09/moscow/">President of Uzbekistan to attend celebration of 80th WWII Victory anniversary in Moscow</a> </h3> <div class="articleInto">President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will visit Moscow on 9 May to take part in events marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the World War II.</div> <span class="articleDateTime">9 April 11:01</span> <div class="mar-20"></div> <h3> <a href="/en/2025/04/09/award/">President of Uzbekistan awards Inter-Parliamentary Union secretary-general with Friendship order</a> </h3> <div class="articleInto">President Shavkat Mirziyoyev awarded secretary-general of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Martin Chungong with the “Dustlik” Order. These days, the 150th IPU Assembly is taking place in Tashkent.</div> <span class="articleDateTime">9 April 08:40</span> </div> </td> <td class="sNewsList"> <div class="karka"> <ul> <li> <span>09.04</span><a href="/en/2025/04/09/parliaments/">Global changes present new challenges for parliaments — president of Uzbekistan</a> </li> <li> <span>06.04</span><a href="/en/2025/04/06/declaration/">Key points from the Central Asia — European Union strategic partnership declaration</a> </li> <li> <span>05.04</span><a href="/en/2025/04/05/costa/">EU-Central Asia partnership is a journey, not a destination — António Costa</a> </li> <li> <span>05.04</span><a href="/en/2025/04/05/uzbekistan-eu/">Uzbekistan proposes Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between Central Asia and EU</a> </li> </ul> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <div class="sectionLine"><br /></div> <table cellspacing="0" class="section"> <tr> <td rowspan="2" class="sName"> <div class="karka"> <h2><a href="/en/economy/">Economy</a></h2> </div> </td> <td class="sNews"> <div class="karka"> <a href="/en/2025/04/11/gas/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://www.gazeta.uz/media/img/2025/02/Nal6oP17387374395320_s.jpg" width="120" height="80" alt="Uzbekistan reduces gas imports while increasing exports" /> </a> <h3> <a href="/en/2025/04/11/gas/">Uzbekistan reduces gas imports while increasing exports</a> </h3> <div class="articleInto">In the first two months of 2025, Uzbekistan reduced its natural gas imports 4.6 times while increasing exports by 1.6 times. The country resumed gas supplies to Kyrgyzstan, while exports to China declined.</div> <span class="articleDateTime">Today, 17:00</span> <div class="mar-20"></div> <h3> <a href="/en/2025/04/09/energy-tariffs/">Uzbekistan to annually raise gas and electricity tariffs by up to 10%</a> </h3> <div class="articleInto">From 2026, gas and electricity rates in Uzbekistan will rise annually every 1 May in accordance with inflation but capped at 10%. Previously, it was planned to freeze tariffs for at least three years starting next year.</div> <span class="articleDateTime">9 April 12:24</span> <div class="mar-20"></div> <h3> <a href="/en/2025/04/09/mycro-hpp/">Nearly 3,000 micro-hydropower plants to be built in Uzbekistan in 2025−2026</a> </h3> <div class="articleInto">Over the coming two years, Uzbekistan plans to build 2,983 micro-hydropower plants, providing electricity to 280,000 people. Entrepreneurs will be involved in the construction.</div> <span class="articleDateTime">9 April 10:39</span> </div> </td> <td class="sNewsList"> <div class="karka"> <ul> <li> <span>03.04</span><a href="/en/2025/04/03/leapmotors/">Uzbekistan halts certification of Leapmotor vehicles</a> </li> <li> <span>03.04</span><a href="/en/2025/04/03/temu/">Temu told to pay 46 billion soums in taxes to lift blockage in Uzbekistan</a> </li> <li> <span>03.04</span><a href="/en/2025/04/03/adb/">ADB issues $30 million loan to support mortgage market in Uzbekistan</a> </li> <li> <span>23.03</span><a href="/en/2025/03/23/uzatom/">French companies may participate in small nuclear power plant project in Uzbekistan</a> </li> </ul> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <div class="sectionLine"><br /></div> <table cellspacing="0" class="section"> <tr> <td rowspan="2" class="sName"> <div class="karka"> <h2><a href="/en/society/">Society</a></h2> </div> </td> <td class="sNews"> <div class="karka"> <a href="/en/2025/04/07/who/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://www.gazeta.uz/media/img/2025/04/lweWPl17440244469403_s.webp" width="120" height="80" alt="“Healthy birth should be norm, not result of luck or chance”. Op-ed by head of WHO office in Uzbekistan" /> </a> <h3> <a href="/en/2025/04/07/who/">“Healthy birth should be norm, not result of luck or chance”. Op-ed by head of WHO office in Uzbekistan</a> </h3> <div class="articleInto">Maternal health in Uzbekistan remains fragile. In 2023, 15.9 mothers lost their lives for every 100,000 babies born. On World Health Day, head of WHO office Dr Asheena Khalakdina draws attention to Uzbekistan’s progress in maternal and newborn health and challenges the country has to overcome.</div> <span class="articleDateTime">7 April 17:46</span> <div class="mar-20"></div> <h3> <a href="/en/2025/04/06/ecology/">Uzbekistan to host Global Environment Facility Donor Assembly in 2026</a> </h3> <div class="articleInto">Uzbekistan plans to host the Global Environment Facility Donor Assembly in 2026, minister of ecology Aziz Abduhakimov announced at the Climate Forum in Samarkand. The event is expected to attract additional funding and technical assistance for environmental initiatives in Central Asia.</div> <span class="articleDateTime">6 April 16:00</span> <div class="mar-20"></div> <h3> <a href="/en/2025/04/06/world-bank/">Uzbekistan and World Bank launch $153 million project to restore sustainable landscapes</a> </h3> <div class="articleInto">At the Climate Forum in Samarkand, Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Ecology and the World Bank launched the Restoration of Sustainable Landscapes in Uzbekistan Project, allocating $153 million to expand forested areas and improve living conditions in regions affected by land degradation.</div> <span class="articleDateTime">6 April 15:44</span> </div> </td> <td class="sNewsList"> <div class="karka"> <ul> <li> <span>01.04</span><a href="/en/2025/04/01/izboskan/">Three killed, 10 injured in explosion at mosque in Andijan region</a> </li> <li> <span>01.04</span><a href="/en/2025/04/01/zvi-kogan/">Three Uzbekistanis sentenced to death for murder of rabbi in UAE</a> </li> <li> <span>31.03</span><a href="/en/2025/03/31/samarkand/">Samarkand to be closed for three days due to Central Asia — EU summit (map)</a> </li> <li> <span>28.03</span><a href="/en/2025/03/28/us-department-of-labor/">US Department of Labor cancels Uzbekistan cotton industry transparency project</a> </li> </ul> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <div class="sectionLine"><br /></div> <table cellspacing="0" class="section"> <tr> <td rowspan="2" class="sName"> <div class="karka"> <h2><a href="/en/culture/">Culture</a></h2> </div> </td> <td class="sNews"> <div class="karka"> <a href="/en/2025/03/31/aral-cultural-summit/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://www.gazeta.uz/media/img/2019/01/NbATWX15483158802595_s.jpg" width="120" height="80" alt="First Aral Cultural Summit to be held in Samarkand and Nukus" /> </a> <h3> <a href="/en/2025/03/31/aral-cultural-summit/">First Aral Cultural Summit to be held in Samarkand and Nukus</a> </h3> <div class="articleInto">The first Aral Cultural Summit will take place in Samarkand and Nukus alongside the Samarkand Climate Forum. Uzbekistan proposed the initiative at the UN Water Conference in New York in March 2023.</div> <span class="articleDateTime">31 March 23:17</span> <div class="mar-20"></div> <h3> <a href="/en/2024/12/05/unesco/">Art of making and playing rubab included in UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage</a> </h3> <div class="articleInto">The art of making and playing the rubab was included in UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The nomination was proposed by Uzbekistan and other countries of the region.</div> <span class="articleDateTime">5 December 23:02</span> <div class="mar-20"></div> <h3> <a href="/en/2024/08/23/guinness/">Yurt in Karakalpakstan listed in Guinness Book of world records</a> </h3> <div class="articleInto">The yurt in Nukus was included in the Guinness Book of worlds records as the largest non-collapsible yurt in the world. The diameter of the structure is 40.5 meters.</div> <span class="articleDateTime">23 August 21:58</span> </div> </td> <td class="sNewsList"> <div class="karka"> <ul> <li> <span>19.06</span><a href="/en/2024/06/19/dreamers/">Movie about Jadidis wins Best Educational Film award at Independent Film Festival in Cannes</a> </li> <li> <span>10.05</span><a href="/en/2024/05/10/memory-of-the-world/">UNESCO includes two Uzbekistan nominations in Memory of World Register</a> </li> <li> <span>12.03</span><a href="/en/2024/03/12/suzani/">Largest suzani captures spotlight at “Suzani. A Story of an Embroiderer” exhibition in Riga</a> </li> </ul> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <div class="sectionLine"><br /></div> <table cellspacing="0" class="section"> <tr> <td rowspan="2" class="sName"> <div class="karka"> <h2><a href="/en/sport/">Sport</a></h2> </div> </td> <td class="sNews"> <div class="karka"> <a href="/en/2025/03/06/abdukodir-khusanov/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://www.gazeta.uz/media/img/2025/03/aJJSYR17412812085066_s.webp" width="120" height="80" alt="Abdukodir Khusanov named player of month at Manchester City" /> </a> <h3> <a href="/en/2025/03/06/abdukodir-khusanov/">Abdukodir Khusanov named player of month at Manchester City</a> </h3> <div class="articleInto">Uzbekistan national team defender Abdukodir Khusanov was named Manchester City’s Etihad Player of the Month by fan vote. He set a record for the most votes, surpassing Erling Haaland and Joško Gvardiol in the poll.</div> <span class="articleDateTime">6 March 23:07</span> <div class="mar-20"></div> <h3> <a href="/en/2025/02/24/ufa/">State Security Service chairperson elected president of Uzbekistan Football Association</a> </h3> <div class="articleInto">Chairperson of the State Security Service Bakhodir Kurbanov was elected president of the Uzbekistan Football Association, becoming the organization’s eighth leader since 1992.</div> <span class="articleDateTime">24 February 17:59</span> <div class="mar-20"></div> <h3> <a href="/en/2025/02/13/para-cycling/">Uzbekistan once again takes first place at Asian Para-cycling Championships</a> </h3> <div class="articleInto">Uzbekistan’s para-cycling team claimed victory at the Asian Championships in Thailand, securing 26 medals — 12 gold, 9 silver and 5 bronze. This marks the second consecutive year the team dominated the competition.</div> <span class="articleDateTime">13 February 23:54</span> </div> </td> <td class="sNewsList"> <div class="karka"> <ul> <li> <span>13.02</span><a href="/en/2025/02/13/amputee-football/">Uzbekistan wins Asian Championship in amputee football</a> </li> <li> <span>22.01</span><a href="/en/2025/01/22/timur-kapadze/">Timur Kapadze becomes new head coach of Uzbekistan national football team</a> </li> <li> <span>21.01</span><a href="/en/2025/01/21/gairat-khasbullin-abdukodir-khusanov/">“We chose the best coach in the world” — Abdukodir Khusanov’s agent on his move to Manchester City</a> </li> <li> <span>20.01</span><a href="/en/2025/01/20/abdukodir-khusanov/">Abdukodir Khusanov of Uzbekistan joins Manchester City</a> </li> </ul> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <div class="sectionLine"><br /></div> <table cellspacing="0" class="section"> <tr> <td rowspan="2" class="sName"> <div class="karka"> <h2><a href="/en/world/">World</a></h2> </div> </td> <td class="sNews"> <div class="karka"> <a href="/en/2025/03/16/silk-road-visa/"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://www.gazeta.uz/media/img/2019/02/rvlGMh15506433394013_s.jpg" width="120" height="80" alt="Kyrgyzstan proposes unified visa for Central Asian countries" /> </a> <h3> <a href="/en/2025/03/16/silk-road-visa/">Kyrgyzstan proposes unified visa for Central Asian countries</a> </h3> <div class="articleInto">Following a border agreement with Tajikistan, president of Kyrgyzstan proposed a visa-free regime among Central Asian countries and a unified regional visa for foreigners. The Silk Road visa project is being discussed in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan since 2018 but has yet to be implemented.</div> <span class="articleDateTime">16 March 13:23</span> <div class="mar-20"></div> <h3> <a href="/en/2024/12/19/suspect/">Citizen of Uzbekistan detained in Moscow on suspicion of killing Russian general</a> </h3> <div class="articleInto">Russia’s Investigative Committee announced the arrest of a citizen of Uzbekistan for a terrorist attack in Moscow that killed general Igor Kirillov and his assistant. Authorities claim the suspect confessed during interrogation to being “recruited by Ukrainian intelligence services”.</div> <span class="articleDateTime">19 December 12:09</span> <div class="mar-20"></div> <h3> <a href="/en/2024/04/16/freedom-house/">Freedom House: Democracy Score in Central Asia continues to decline</a> </h3> <div class="articleInto">Democratic performance in Central Europe and Central Asia continues to decline, with the war in Ukraine and other conflicts having hastened geopolitical shifts in the region, Freedom House reports. Uzbekistan’s democracy level is rated at 1.18 out of 7 points.</div> <span class="articleDateTime">16 April 20:53</span> </div> </td> <td class="sNewsList"> <div class="karka"> <ul> <li> <span>15.03</span><a href="/en/2024/03/15/hdi/">Uzbekistan ranks 106th in Human Development Index</a> </li> <li> <span>26.02</span><a href="/en/2024/02/26/us-sanctions/">U.S. sanctions companies from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan</a> </li> <li> <span>28.11</span><a href="/en/2023/11/28/russias-mia-suggests-imposing-new-restrictions-on-illegal-migrants/">Russia’s MIA suggests imposing new restrictions on illegal migrants</a> </li> <li> <span>23.06</span><a href="/en/2023/06/23/tashkent/">Tashkent ranks 157th in Global Liveability Index</a> </li> </ul> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <div class="sectionLine"><br /></div> <div id="footer"> <div class="copyright"> <p>© 2008-2025 Gazeta.uz</p> <p>News for the people.</p> <p class="spelling-report">Found a mistake?<br>Press Ctrl+Enter</p> </div> <div class="menuandterms"> <div class="footer-menu"> <a href="/en/reklama/">Advertisement</a> <a href="/en/contact/">Contacts</a> <a href="/en/about/">About us</a> <a href="/en/privacy/">Privacy policy</a> <br /> <a href="/en/terms/">Terms of use</a> <a href="/en/feeds/">RSS</a> <a href="https://telegram.me/gazetauznews" target="_blank">Telegram</i></a> <a href="https://instagram.com/gazetauzb/" target="_blank">Instagram</i></a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GazetaUzb" target="_blank">YouTube</a> <a href="https://facebook.com/gazetauznews/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://x.com/gazetauz_news/" target="_blank">X</a> <a href="javascript:void(0)" class="js-push-button" data-lang="en" style="display: none;">Turn on notifications</a> </div> <br /> <div class="clear"></div> <p class="terms"> Materials from this website may not be reproduced or distributed without prior written permission. </p> <p class="partnerof"> Online media license No. 209073 </p> </div> <div class="footer-right"> <p class="censor"> <span>18+</span> </p> <p class="fButtons"></p> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> <div class="modal modal-md" id="spelling-notification-modal" aria-hidden="false"> <div class="modal-overlay" tabindex="-1" data-micromodal-close=""> <div class="modal-container"> <div class="modal-header"> <button class="btn-flat btn-transparent modal-close" data-micromodal-close=""><i class="fas fa-times" data-micromodal-close></i></button> <h4>Found a mistake in the text?</h4> </div> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="before-submit"> <form id="spelling-notification-form" action="/en/spelling/submit" method="POST" data-recaptcha-site-key="6Ldtcp4UAAAAAMJsORC1qkWiW6l0rPDuI62bLCUD"> <blockquote id="spelling-notification-text" data-max-length="100"></blockquote> <input id="spelling-notification-comment" type="hidden" data-max-length="200" value="" /> <div class="errors" style="display: none;" data-long-comment-error="Comment text must not exceed 200 of characters." data-long-text-error="Please select no more then 100 of characters and try again." data-generic-error="An error has occurred. 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