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UNESCO unanimously approves Uzbekistan's initiative on preserving cultural heritage

On October 20, at the 225th session of the UNESCO Executive Board in Paris, a draft resolution proposed by Uzbekistan on protecting cultural heritage in the context of globalization and climate change was unanimously adopted. The initiative was put forward by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on October 30, 2025, at the 43rd session of the General Conference in Samarkand. The resolution had 54 co-sponsors. The decision also endorses the holding of an International Symposium in Khiva in 2027.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
World

Shavkat Mirziyoyev, in his congratulation on Uzbek Language Day, outlined tasks for developing the state language

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on October 21 congratulated the people on Uzbek Language Day. In his congratulation he addressed issues of the quality of education, clarity of official documents, the development of science and terminology in the Uzbek language, the use of the language in the digital environment, and the role of artificial intelligence. Also on this day, according to Gazeta.uz, the president signed a law on improving the Uzbek alphabet based on the Latin script.

Javlon Tursunov
3 min read
Economy

President returns payment organizations law, deputies remove it from consideration

Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev returned for repeated consideration the law on improving the activities of payment system operators and payment organizations. On October 13, the Legislative Chamber, on the proposal of the relevant committee, decided to terminate its consideration. Which provisions drew the president's objections and whether a new bill is planned was not disclosed.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
Economy

69 projects launched and construction of 92 facilities worth over $6 billion started in Kashkadarya region

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, during his visit to Kashkadarya region, took part in a ceremony launching 161 projects with a total value of more than $6 billion: 69 facilities have been put into operation, and construction of 92 has begun. The projects include Cotonella textile production, fruit and vegetable processing with exports for Nestlé and Purina, hydroelectric power plants, a waste-to-energy plant, gold mining with Azerbaijan, and a tourist complex with Russian investors.

Sevara Azamova
3 min read
World

Shavkat Mirziyoyev to visit Kashkadarya region

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will visit the Kashkadarya region on Wednesday, October 21. According to the press service of the head of state, he will review work in industry, agriculture and education, visit mahallas, take part in a ceremony launching projects and starting construction of new facilities, and also hold a meeting on the comprehensive development of the region.

Javlon Tursunov
1 min read
Economy

Mirziyoyev and Rubio Declare 'Highest Level' of Uzbekistan–US Relations at Business Council Meeting in Samarkand

On October 19, the second meeting of the American-Uzbek Business and Investment Council was held in Samarkand. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced a package of 54 agreements worth about $12 billion and proposed a cooperation program through 2035. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Central Asia a priority for Washington, while Saida Mirziyoyeva promised businesses 'a truly functioning mechanism'.

Javlon Tursunov
4 min read
World

Three Deputy Ministers of Education and Science of Uzbekistan Appointed

By presidential decrees of Shavkat Mirziyoyev dated October 20, deputies to the head of the Ministry of Education and Science were appointed: Oybek Yuldashev (formerly of PwC Uzbekistan) became First Deputy Minister, and Mehriniso Pardaeva and Sanjar Mirzaliyev became deputy ministers. Earlier, on October 9, former khokim of Syrdarya region Erkinjon Turdimov was appointed minister, also receiving the post of First Deputy Prime Minister.

Javlon Tursunov
3 min read
Technology

Shavkat Mirziyoyev ordered to train 1 million young people in digital skills annually and create another 500,000 IT jobs by 2030

On October 20, the President of Uzbekistan reviewed a presentation on the development of the digital education ecosystem. The goal of creating 300,000 IT jobs has been achieved ahead of schedule; now another 500,000 jobs are planned by 2030, along with training 5.5 million young people. Tasks were set to train 1 million people annually, expand projects for schoolchildren, attract grants of up to $100 million per year by 2030, and launch the “Digital Youth” platform.

Sevara Azamova
3 min read
World

Marco Rubio receives the Order of Outstanding Merit from Shavkat Mirziyoyev

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said it was a great honor for him to receive the Order of Outstanding Merit from the hands of the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev. He thanked the Uzbek side for organizing the C5+1 dialogue in Samarkand. The parties discussed expanding economic opportunities, job creation, and cooperation in the field of security.

Aziz Karimov
1 min read
Economy

Shavkat Mirziyoyev discussed investments and locomotives with the heads of Franklin Templeton and Wabtec

On October 19, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Samarkand received the President and CEO of Franklin Templeton Jenny Johnson, as well as the Chairman of the Board and CEO of Wabtec Rafael Santana. They discussed the results of the first international IPO of the National Investment Fund, which raised about $700 million, and possible deliveries of locomotives with long-term maintenance involving US financial institutions.

Dilnoza Rahimova
2 min read
World

President of Uzbekistan Signs New Version of Constitutional Court Law

Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed the constitutional law 'On the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan' in its new version on October 14, replacing the 2021 edition. The law introduces a court information system with online appeals, video conferencing, and hearing broadcasts (starting January 1, 2028), clarifies case review deadlines, and defines procedures for implementing decisions on unconstitutionality of acts.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
Uzbekistan

President Inspects Construction of Bridge Across Karadarya in Samarkand That Will Connect the 'Shirin' Neighborhood with the City and Airport

On October 18, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, during a trip to Samarkand region, reviewed the construction of a bridge across the Karadarya river worth 310 billion soums. The bridge will connect the under-construction 'Shirin' neighborhood with Samarkand and the international airport. After opening, the distance from the neighborhood to the city center will shrink from 23 to 4 km, and travel time will decrease by 30 minutes. The President called the bridge one of his cherished goals.

Sevara Azamova
3 min read
World

Shavkat Mirziyoyev began his visit to Samarkand region with a visit to the Imam Bukhari complex

On October 18, 2026, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Samarkand region and, by tradition, began the trip with a visit to the Imam Bukhari memorial complex in the Payarik district. He was briefed on the fulfillment of instructions regarding the development of the complex and pilgrimage tourism. According to the press service, after the reconstruction completed in March, the complex serves more than 65 thousand visitors per day.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
World

Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Samarkand: a two-day visit, the US-Uzbekistan business council meeting and meetings involving Marco Rubio

The President of Uzbekistan arrived in Samarkand region on 18 October, where he will review transport infrastructure and urban development projects. On 19 October he will take part in the second meeting of the US-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council, and meetings in the 'C5+1' format with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will also take place. From 18 to 22 October, transport restrictions are in effect in the city.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Economy

President of Uzbekistan Announces Plans to Build Second and Third Nuclear Power Plants

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, at a meeting with energy sector investors, said that in addition to the nuclear power plant under construction in Jizzakh, a second and third nuclear plant are planned. He linked this to growing uranium production: according to the Geology Committee, in 2025 it reached 7 thousand tons, with 15 thousand tons planned by 2030.

Nilufar Karimova
2 min read
World

Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the US President's Special Representative Sergio Gor

On October 16, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with the US President's Special Representative for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor. They discussed the development of strategic partnership between the two countries, the upcoming visit of Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Uzbekistan, a ministerial meeting in the C5+1 format, and the second meeting of the Uzbek-American business and investment council.

Otabek Yusupov
1 min read
Economy

Shavkat Mirziyoyev announces creation of an Investors' Council in the fuel and energy sector headed by Saida Mirziyoyeva

On 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 Rahimova
2 min read