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On October 27, 2026, the international payment services Apple Pay and Google Pay went live in Uzbekistan. The launch was announced by the Head of the Presidential Administration, Saida Mirziyoyeva. The launch was the result of years of work: from a government instruction in 2024 to amendments to the personal data law that removed the barrier of local data storage.
Sevara AzamovaHead of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva visited the “ONA. Mother Nature” exhibition in Ashgabat and shared warm impressions. According to her, the authors conveyed through art the idea that nature, like mothers, deserves love, care and respect. She congratulated the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation and the Heydar Aliyev Foundation on the opening of the exhibition.
Javlon TursunovHead of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva held a trilateral meeting in Ashgabat with the vice-president of the charity fund for children in need of care, Oguljahan Atabayeva, and the vice-president of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Leyla Aliyeva. The parties noted the traditional nature of the dialogue and the friendship of the three countries. The day before, Mirziyoyeva took part in the opening of the 'Mother Nature' art exhibition.
Javlon TursunovAt an event attended by President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, head of the presidential administration Saida Mirziyoyeva said the new council should become a working mechanism rather than another committee. She noted visits by about 200 American companies to Tashkent in June and about 100 in October, and also raised the issue of repealing the Jackson–Vanik amendment.
Sevara AzamovaHead of the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva spoke at the second meeting of the US-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council. She reported that about 200 American companies visited Tashkent in June, and four months later another about 100 — led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Mirziyoyeva promised to assign a responsible person to each company and expressed hope for the early repeal of the Jackson–Vanik amendment.
Javlon TursunovSpeaking at a business forum in Samarkand, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked the co-chairs of the US-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council — Ambassador Sergio Gor and Head of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva, calling her an 'extremely talented, smart and hardworking person'. He also noted cooperation in the B5+1 format (Kun.uz writes S5+1).
Sevara AzamovaA meeting of the US-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council was held with the participation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Saida Mirziyoyeva said that representatives of more than a hundred companies took part in it and stated that the main task is to turn the agreements reached into investments, modern enterprises and new jobs.
Otabek YusupovHead of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva on October 19 accompanied the wife of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Jeanette Rubio, on a tour of the historical monuments of Samarkand. The guest was told about the history of the city, centuries-old traditions and the craftsmanship of local artisans.
Aziz KarimovUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Head of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva addressed journalists on the Registan Square in Samarkand. Rubio said that representatives of nearly 300 American companies had arrived in the city, and agreements worth billions of dollars are expected as a result of the visit. He called Uzbekistan the 'cornerstone' of Central Asia, noted GDP growth of almost 8% per year, and spoke about negotiations on direct flights from Miami.
Aziz KarimovUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Uzbekistan leading a delegation of more than one hundred representatives of American companies. In Samarkand, meetings in the C5+1 format with the foreign ministers of the five Central Asian countries and talks with Uzbekistan's leadership on economics, trade, investment and energy are planned.
Aziz KarimovUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio, together with the head of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva, visited Registan Square in Samarkand. Rubio noted Samarkand's centuries-old role as a center of international trade, Uzbekistan's high GDP growth rates (almost 8% per year), and growing tourist interest in the country. Mirziyoyeva emphasized the symbolic nature of the fact that the first visit of the head of American diplomacy to Uzbekistan begins precisely in Samarkand. According to Daryo.uz, Rubio also said that possible dates for Donald Trump's visit to Uzbekistan next year are planned to be considered.
Otabek YusupovOn October 18, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Samarkand on an official visit. He was met by the head of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva, Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov and other officials. On October 19, a meeting of the foreign ministers of the five Central Asian countries and the US in the 'C5+1' format is scheduled, as well as a session of the American-Uzbek Business and Investment Council.
Aziz KarimovHead of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva held a meeting with Peter Lee, chairman of the Hong Kong holding Henderson Land Group. The parties discussed joint projects in renewable energy, New Tashkent infrastructure and education. Mirziyoyeva stated that the country is open to investment and ready to support initiatives, including through the Tashkent International Financial Center.
Aziz KarimovHead of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva met on October 16 with Peter Lee, chairman of the board of the Hong Kong holding Henderson Land Group. The parties discussed cooperation in renewable energy, development of New Tashkent infrastructure and education, as well as support for initiatives through the Tashkent International Financial Center.
Aziz KarimovOn October 16, at an open dialogue with energy investors, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced the creation of an Investors' Council in the fuel and energy sector. It will be headed by the Head of the Presidential Administration Saida Mirziyoyeva. The Council will promptly resolve investors' issues — from land allocation to commissioning of facilities. Its powers, composition and working procedures have not yet been disclosed.
Dilnoza RahimovaAt an open dialogue with fuel and energy sector investors, Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced the creation of an Investors' Council to be headed by Presidential Administration head Saida Mirziyoyeva. The Council will promptly resolve investors' problems — from land allocation to commissioning of facilities. Also discussed were personnel training and the transfer of liquefied gas supplies to the private sector by 2027.
Nilufar KarimovaOn October 15, Assistant to the President of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva met with the head of the Office of the President of Turkey, Hasan Dogan, and the head of a department of the office, Hakki Susmaz. The parties discussed practical steps to expand bilateral cooperation and agreed to continue implementing mutually beneficial initiatives.
Aziz KarimovHead of the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva held a meeting with the Head of the Office of the President of Turkey, Hasan Dogan, and the Secretary General of the Presidential Administration, Hakki Susmaz. The parties discussed practical steps to expand cooperation and agreed to continue jointly implementing mutually beneficial initiatives.
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