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Uzbekistan to digitize 70% of public services, boost IT sector to nearly $8bn by 2026
Daryo
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Uzbekistan plans to increase the digitization of public services to 70% and expand the volume of IT services to UZS 100 trillion ($7.9bn) in 2026, as part of a broader push to accelerate the country’s digital transformation. President Shavkat...
Infographic: Trade, economic and investment cooperation between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan
Review
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July 2, 2025
The Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR) has conducted an analysis of trade and economic cooperation between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan over the past eight years, as well as assessed the potential for further development in this area. In...
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan: stable friendshipand reliable partnership
News Central Asia
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July 1, 2025
Iroda Imamova, Leading Researcher of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan The modern relations between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan represent an example of a dynamically developing...
Khiva hosts first inter-parliamentary forum between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan.
Kun.uz
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July 1, 2025
The forum is attended by members of Uzbekistan’s Oliy Majlis, Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis, and representatives of the youth parliaments of both countries. Today, on July 1, the First Uzbekistan-Azerbaijan Inter-Parliamentary Forum began its work in...
Uzbekistan’s annual inflation holds steady at 8.7% in June
Daryo
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July 1, 2025
The consumer price index (CPI) for the first half of 2025 rose by 4.2%—a full percentage point lower than the 5.2% recorded during the same period last year. Annual inflation at the end of June remained steady at 8.7%, unchanged from May and...
Evaluation of Medical Device Aging and Replacement Decisions within Hospital Environments: A User-Centered Approach
Dove Medical Press
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July 1, 2025
Introduction Medical devices based on cutting-edge technologies areas essential for human health and are promising high-value-added industries with expected continuous growth. East Asia remains one of the technologically most advanced regions in...
Freedoms under Threat as Uzbekistan Continues to Put Pressure on Journalists and Human Rights Defenders
International Partnership for Human Rights
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This report, prepared for the CIVICUS Monitor by International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR) and the Association for Human Rights in Central Asia (AHRCA), provides an overview of key developments affecting freedoms of expression, association...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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 —...
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...