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Uzbekistan approves new program to employ high school graduates who don’t enroll in university.
Kun.uz
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June 30, 2025
Separate employment programs have been launched for high school graduates who do not gain university admission, as well as for students graduating from technical colleges and universities. These initiatives were announced during President Shavkat...
Global public debt reaches $102 trillion: Uzbekistan tops growth rates in Central Asia.
Kun.uz
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June 30, 2025
Global public debt reached a record $102 trillion in 2024, with nearly one-third — $31 trillion — owed by developing countries. These developing economies spent $921 billion solely on interest payments, putting national budgets under pressure and...
Telephone conversation between the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan and the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Turkmenistan State News Agency: Turkmenistan Today
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Telephone conversation between the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan and the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan On June 29, 2025, a telephone conversation took place between the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of...
Uzbekistan Extends Sentences for Religious Prisoners Amid Longstanding Security Fears
Times of Central Asia
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June 30, 2025
Two Muslim prisoners of conscience in Uzbekistan — both previously jailed for nonviolent religious activity — have had their sentences extended in recent months under charges that human rights observers describe as vague and politically motivated....
President of Uzbekistan Congratulates National Leader of Turkmenistan on His Birthday
News Central Asia
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June 29, 2025
On 29 June 2025, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a telephone conversation with the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, warmly congratulating him on...
Uzbekistan, Pakistan To Launch Joint Venture In Pharmaceutical Sector
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, June 28. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan and Pakistan's Glitz Group have reached an agreement to establish a joint venture in Uzbekistan focused on the production of high...
Uzbekistan jumps 19 spots in global SDG index, fastest progress in Central Asia and Eastern Europe
Daryo
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June 28, 2025
Uzbekistan has made a leap in the 2025 Global Sustainable Development Index, rising 19 positions to rank 62nd with a score of 73 points, according to the latest Sustainable Development Report published by the Sustainable Development Solutions...
Uzbekistan introduces mandatory health checks for detainees to curb torture.
Kun.uz
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June 27, 2025
Arrested individuals will now undergo a mandatory medical examination before being placed in a pretrial detention facility. Any injuries or signs of physical harm detected during the check-up will be promptly reported to the prosecutor’s office....
Pharma Live Expo: Gateway to future of pharma
Pharmabiz.com
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The third edition of Pharma Live Expo & Summit, premier event for the global pharmaceutical, healthcare, and medtech sectors, will bring together over 225 exhibitors and showcasing more than 12000 products and solutions. The expo will represent...
Tourist arrivals in Uzbekistan surge by 46% in early 2025.
Kun.uz
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June 28, 2025
According to the National Statistics Committee, the country received 3.1 million foreign visitors for tourism-related purposes between January and April 2025. The figure marks a 46.4% increase (or nearly 988,000 more tourists) compared to the same...
Uzbekistan may introduce visa-free entry for Iranian citizens – Embassy.
Kun.uz
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June 26, 2025
Iranian citizens may soon be allowed to enter Uzbekistan without a visa, according to statements from both the Embassy of Iran in Tashkent and Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The two governments are currently in discussions on the...
Pakistan, Uzbekistan eye $2b trade target amid renewed economic engagement
The Nation
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June 28, 2025
ISLAMABAD - In a significant step towards deepening economic cooperation between Pakistan and Uzbekistan, an 18-member high-level delegation of Uzbek businessmen led by Mr Bakhrom Yusupov, Commercial Attaché, visited the Islamabad Chamber of...
Uzbekistan sees 46% y/y rise in tourism as 3.1mn foreign visitors arrive in 4M25
Daryo
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June 26, 2025
Uzbekistan continues to experience a sharp rise in tourism, with 3.1mn foreign citizens visiting the country for tourism-related purposes between January and April 2025, according to the National Statistics Committee. This marks a 46.4% increase —...
Smugglers transporting phones and medicines to Uzbekistan detained
24.kg
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June 27, 2025
11:54, 27 June 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Nuris ALYMBAEV 11:54, 27 June 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Nuris ALYMBAEV Security services stopped the activities of smugglers in Osh region who were transporting mobile phones and...
Apollo MedSkills teams up with Uzbekistan’s Zarmed University
The Hindu Business Line
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June 27, 2025
To cater to Indian students who wish to pursue MBBS abroad, Apollo MedSkills, a division of Apollo Hospitals Group, has partnered with Zarmed University, Uzbekistan. Through this collaboration which comes into effect from the current academic year...
UZBEKISTAN: Courts hand two prisoners of conscience extra jail terms
Forum 18
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Courts have handed two more Muslim prisoners of conscience already jailed for exercising freedom of religion or belief further jail terms. As the five-year jail term handed to Tulkun Astanov in 2020 neared completion, prison officers brought a new...
ICCI, Uzbek delegation hold talks to boost bilateral trade
Associated Press of Pakistan
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June 27, 2025
- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Jun 27 (APP): In a significant step towards deepening economic cooperation between Pakistan and Uzbekistan, an 18-member high-level delegation of Uzbek businessmen led by Bakhrom...
Apollo MedSkills to provide Indian faculty to teach MBBS in Uzbekistan
The Siasat Daily
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June 27, 2025
Hyderabad: Apollo MedSkills ltd in India has partnered with Zarmed University in Uzbekistan starting from the current academic year 2025-26, to provide experienced Indian teaching faculty to teach MBBS courses in English medium to Indian students...
Interview: China-Central Asia mechanism key platform for sustainable development, peaceful coexistence -- Uzbek economist
Xinhua News Agency
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TASHKENT, June 27 (Xinhua) -- The China-Central Asia mechanism demonstrates remarkable stability and flexibility, serving as a vital platform for regional sustainable development and peaceful coexistence, an Uzbek economist has said. The mechanism...
Uzbekistan, Germany Forge Stronger Ties For Sustainable Energy And Climate Action
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, June 25. Urs Daniel Engels, Head of the Energy Policy, Green Energy Transition, and Energy Efficiency Division at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy of Germany, met with Umid...