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Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a law amending the Criminal Code: for involving minors in drug use, the term has been increased from 3–5 to 5–7 years, and up to 10 years with aggravating circumstances. Fines and penalties for involving children in alcohol and other substances have also been raised.
Otabek YusupovPresident Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a decree on October 9 on improving the structure of the Cabinet of Ministers: the post of First Deputy Prime Minister — Minister of Education was introduced, to which former khokim of Syrdarya region Erkinjon Turdimov was appointed. He will coordinate agencies in the spheres of education, science and healthcare, including regional khokims. A secretariat of 12 staff positions is being created in the Cabinet, and the total number of administrative staff is set at 243.
Otabek YusupovPresident of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev is visiting Azerbaijan on a working visit on October 14–15 at the invitation of Ilham Aliyev. On October 15, he will take part in the seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku. The agenda includes strengthening trust, peace and security in Asia, the forum's institutional development, transport connectivity, digitalization and sustainable economic growth. Bilateral meetings are planned, and the Baku Declaration is expected to be adopted.
Otabek YusupovZamon.uz published a piece on the "O‘Z" philosophy put forward by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev: Uzbekistan, change, identity, responsibility. The outlet argues that modernization must not turn into copying foreign templates, and that development is born within society — from knowledge, labor and initiative. It cites Mirziyoyev's 2017 quote that no one from outside will change the situation for the country.
Aziz KarimovPresident Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a law tightening penalties for crimes against children. Sexual violence against children under 14 is now punishable by up to 25 years in prison or life imprisonment, with no statute of limitations. The law was adopted after a widely reported case in Namangan region.
Aziz KarimovThe Center of Islamic Civilization and the University of Journalism and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan have launched dual education for students within the working process. Special attention is given to the professional skills of future journalists and the training of journalist-guides. The initiative is implemented within the framework of the 'enterprise – university – targeted personnel' principle voiced by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on September 30, 2026.
Aziz KarimovShavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation of projects for the improvement of Tashkent neighborhoods, including the comprehensive renewal of four neighborhoods in the Yashnabad district. The program provides for moving parking outside courtyards, bike lanes, school expansion, and the creation of up to 130,000 jobs by 2030.
Sevara AzamovaPresident of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev spoke on October 15 at the seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku. He proposed developing a Concept for building an infrastructure of trust in Asia, put forward initiatives on the responsible use of AI and climate resilience, announced Uzbekistan's readiness to host a forum on human capital development in 2027, and invited participants to the Non-Aligned Movement summit in Tashkent.
Otabek YusupovPresident of Uzbekistan spoke at the seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia in Baku. He proposed developing a Concept for Building a Trust Infrastructure in Asia, an Asian Initiative on Technological Trust and Responsible Use of AI with an expert platform under CICA, as well as a partnership on climate resilience. Uzbekistan is ready to host a forum on human capital development in 2027 and invites participants to the twentieth summit of the Non-Aligned Movement.
Otabek YusupovShavkat Mirziyoyev signed a law introducing amendments to five codes and six laws. For sexual violence against children under 14, punishment of up to 25 years of imprisonment or life imprisonment without a statute of limitations is introduced. For an intentional crime resulting in a child's death, suspended sentences and early parole are excluded. This was reported by the head of the Presidential Administration, Saida Mirziyoyeva.
Otabek YusupovPresident Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on the effective use of pastures. Of 21.255 million hectares of pastures, only 40% are used effectively. Hokims must restore 620 thousand hectares by the end of the year and 3.7 million hectares in 2027. The plan provides for drilling 448 wells, building 323 irrigation facilities worth 100 billion soums, formalizing shepherds' rights, and creating public pastures.
Nilufar KarimovaUzbekistan's robotics team became champion of First Global Challenge 2026 in Incheon, South Korea, winning all 16 matches and scoring a record 637 points. On October 13, Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a decree awarding state medals to team members and coaches.
Otabek YusupovPresident of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a working visit to Azerbaijan on October 14-15 at the invitation of President Ilham Aliyev. He will attend the seventh CICA summit in Baku, whose agenda includes strengthening trust, peace and security in Asia, transport connectivity, digitalization and sustainable economic growth. A Baku Declaration and a package of decisions to enhance the Organization's role are expected. Mirziyoyev will also hold bilateral meetings with heads of foreign delegations.
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