Int'l exhibition of food, packaging, processing technologies and HoReCa industry held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan

People visit an international exhibition of food, packaging, processing technologies and HoReCa (hotel, restaurant and cafe) industry in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, on Oct. 4, 2025. The exhibition, held here on Oct. 2-4, brought together...

Uzbekistan’s gold reserves reach 366 tons after latest purchase.

In August, seven central banks increased their gold reserves by at least 1 ton – among them Uzbekistan. According to the World Gold Council (WGC), after purchasing 2 tons in August, Uzbekistan’s total gold reserves reached 366 tons – 17 tons less...

Uzbekistan plans to attract €1.1 billion from EBRD.

Ambassador Ravshan Usmanov held a meeting with Milica Delević, the newly appointed Secretary General of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). At the beginning of the discussion, it was noted that relations between Uzbekistan...

Uzbekistan to Co-Host FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2027 with Azerbaijan

It’s been a big year for Uzbekistan’s football ambitions. In June, the national team qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing a 0-0 draw against the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi that was enough to propel Uzbekistan into the main draw....

Kuwait wraps up local training, heads to Uzbekistan for friendly

Players hold their final local training session. KUWAIT CITY, Oct 4: The Kuwait national team concluded its final local training session today before heading to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, for a friendly match against Uzbekistan on Thursday, during the...

Uzbekistan plans to open nuclear medicine center in 2026.

Uzbekistan is planning to open a nuclear medicine center in 2026, a representative of the Uzatom Agency for Atomic Energy under the Cabinet of Ministers announced on September 26 at an exhibition held during World Nuclear Week in Moscow. The...

Uzbekistan and Latvia hold talks on increasing flights and cargo volumes.

Uzbekistan has proposed that Latvia take measures to expand bilateral and transit cargo transportation, the Ministry of Transport reported. Photo: Minister of Transport Minister of Transport Ilhom Mahkamov held talks with his Latvian counterpart,...

Uzbekistan, Netherlands Explore Green And Infrastructure Cooperation

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, October 3 . Continuing his working visit to Europe's business and financial centers, Laziz Kudratov, Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan, held a series of meetings in the...

Oman’s Cultural Delegation Connects with Uzbekistan’s Heritage

Upon descending into Tashkent, visitors are immediately greeted by a scene that captivates the senses and beckons the inquisitive mind to explore. The city pulses with a fascinating blend of history and modernity — majestic ancient mosques and...

111 kilograms of drugs seized in Uzbekistan

As a result of an international search operation carried out by employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), the State Security Service, and the Customs Service of Uzbekistan, a total of 111 kilograms of narcotics were seized, saidthe...

Uzbekistan Signs $4 Billion in Energy Deals With U.S. Giants

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Uzbekistan Signs $5.9 Billion Deal to Build Central Asia’s First Green Aviation Fuel Plant

Allied Biofuels FE LLC Uzbekistan has signed key land and water agreements with the Khorezm regional government, marking a significant step toward building Central Asia’s first integrated biorefinery for zero-carbon aviation fuel. The announcement...

Uzbekistan at the 4th World Irrigation Forum

The 4th World Irrigation Forum took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from September 7 to 10, 2025. The event was organized by the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID), a leading global scientific, technical, and professional...

ADB Supports Uzbekistan's Integrated Urban Development Project

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, October 3. A meeting was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, under the Integrated Urban Development Project, implemented by the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan with financial support from...

Uzbekistan appoints its first ambassador to South Africa.

Ashraf Khojaev has been appointed as Uzbekistan’s first ambassador to the Republic of South Africa (RSA). He will also continue to serve as the country’s ambassador to Qatar. In Pretoria, at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse, Ashraf...

Uzbekistan’s monthly inflation rises to 0.6% in September.

Monthly inflation in Uzbekistan reached 0.6% in September, 0.2 percentage points higher than in August, the National Statistics Committee reported. At the same time, price growth compared to September 2024 slowed by half – from 1.2% to 0.6%....

Uzbekistan appoints first ambassador to South Africa

AKIPRESS.COM - Ashraf Khojaev has been appointed as Uzbekistan’s first ambassador to the Republic of South Africa (RSA). He will also continue to serve as the country’s ambassador to Qatar, Kun.uz reported. In Pretoria, at the Sefako Makgatho...

Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan Reach Cultural Cooperation Understanding

Saudi Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan held talks on Friday with his Uzbek counterpart Nazarbekov Ozodbek Akhmedovich. In a post on the X platform, Prince Badr said they signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to bolster...

Uzbekistan targets over 15,000 Malaysian tourists with new flights

GEORGE TOWN: Uzbekistan is projecting a surge in Malaysian tourist arrivals this year driven by expanded air connectivity and the introduction of umrah-plus packages that combine pilgrimage with cultural tours. Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Malaysia,...

Uzbekistan's external debt exceeds 72 bln USD

TASHKENT, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Uzbekistan's external debt reached 72.2 billion U.S. dollars by the end of the first half of 2025, the country's Central Bank said Thursday. Of the total, public external debt was 36.8 billion dollars, and corporate...