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Economy

Head of Uzbekistan's State Assets Agency explained how buyers of privatized assets are screened for conflicts of interest

Head of the Agency for Management of State Assets Sokhibzhon Murodov said that during the privatization of large enterprises, screening of buyers for conflicts of interest is carried out by international consultants, mostly from the 'Big Four'. He also described automatic checks of participants in electronic auctions and requirements for disclosure of beneficial owners. A number of questions, including the criteria for identifying ties with officials, remained unanswered.

Dilnoza Rahimova
3 min read
World

Bakhtiyor Saidov at the C5+1 meeting in Samarkand proposed a strategic partnership on critical minerals

At the meeting of the Central Asian foreign ministers and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Samarkand, Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov stated that the region has grown stronger and more united over the past decade. He proposed making critical minerals one of the key priorities of cooperation — from geological exploration to local industrial clusters. Uzbekistan also assumed co-chairmanship of the C5+1 Secretariat.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Science

Ta'lim 360 podcast experts: what matters in education governance is not the format but the approach and trust

In the fourth episode of the Ta'lim 360 podcast by Gazeta.uz, experts Komil Jalilov and Azamat Akbarov discussed how education should be governed: from the philosophy of goals and distribution of authority to the experience of Finland, Singapore, Turkey and other countries. In their view, excessive centralization and bureaucracy reduce the quality of learning, while schools and universities need autonomy based on trust and transparency.

Madina Usmonova
4 min read
Economy

Uzbekistan GTL being prepared for privatization and IPO: plant debt reduced to $838 million

Uzbekistan's Agency for State Asset Management announced the start of the preparatory stage of privatization of the Uzbekistan GTL plant, built at a cost of $3.42 billion, and is considering an IPO, which international investors have shown interest in. The company's financial indicators were not disclosed at the press conference. According to the plant's website, as of June 16, 2026, the remaining principal debt on loans was $838.2 million.

Nilufar Karimova
5 min read
World

Rubio in Samarkand discusses expanding US presence in Central Asia, then India

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks in Samarkand with the leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, announcing readiness to sign agreements worth billions of dollars. The State Department reported more than 50 contracts with Uzbekistan worth $12 billion. Rubio will then travel to India, where, according to a US official, the sides are 'very close' to a trade deal.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
World

In Bukhara, a Malibu driver accelerated to 201 km/h on a street with a 60 km/h limit after removing the license plates

In Bukhara, a driver of a Malibu 2 accelerated to 201 km/h on a section with a 60 km/h limit, having first removed the state license plates and placed them inside the cabin. A passenger filmed the ride and posted the video on social media. Officers of the regional Road Traffic Safety Department (UBDD) identified the driver and the vehicle; the offender admitted guilt and expressed regret. Protocols were drawn up under Part 4 of Article 128-3 and Part 5 of Article 125 of the Administrative Code of Uzbekistan, and the car was sent to an impound lot.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
World

Marco Rubio and Saida Mirziyoyeva visited Registan Square in Samarkand

US 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 Yusupov
2 min read
World

Uzbekistan and the US held the first Expanded Strategic Partnership Dialogue and signed the Artemis Accords

On October 19 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held the first meeting of the Expanded Strategic Partnership Dialogue. They discussed trade, investment, energy, critical minerals, technology, education and security. Following the talks, the sides signed the Artemis Accords on the peaceful exploration of space — Uzbekistan became the 77th signatory state.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
World

Head of 'Kuva Anor' Masturakhon Sayfutdinova included in the list of '100 Women Heroes of the World'

The award ceremony took place on October 15 at FAO headquarters in Rome. Masturakhon Sayfutdinova was recognized for her contribution to delivering agricultural products and introducing innovations, as well as for establishing a pomegranate producers association and creating educational materials. FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu personally presented the award to the representative of Uzbekistan.

Otabek Yusupov
1 min read
World

Uzbekistan's private schools and universities may get full-time MVD inspectors

Uzbekistan's Ministry of Internal Affairs has put forward for discussion a draft resolution providing for the creation, at the expense of non-state educational organizations, of positions for prevention inspectors and inspector-psychologists. They will be engaged in preventing offenses, bullying, drug addiction and extremism, monitoring attendance and protecting children from violence. The discussion will last until November 3.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
Economy

Demand for export freight transportation from Uzbekistan grew by almost 30% over the quarter — ATI.SU

According to the logistics service ATI.SU, in the third quarter of 2026 the number of requests for export freight transportation from Uzbekistan grew by 29%, and rates by 10%. Demand for delivery to Belarus increased by 80%, to Russia by 25%. Import transportation showed fluctuations: a decline in July-August and a 39% rise in September.

Nilufar Karimova
2 min read
Technology

Google Pay launched in Uzbekistan: announcement at the C5+1 session in Samarkand

On October 19, 2026, at a technology panel session within the C5+1 format in Samarkand, Google Cloud director Marcin Krasuski announced the launch of the Google Pay payment service in Uzbekistan. The launch became possible after March amendments to the law “On Personal Data” that removed the mandatory localization of data. Earlier, the Central Bank had reported preparations for the launch of Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Sardor Qodirov
3 min read
World

Marco Rubio: US wants Trump to visit Uzbekistan, dates to be considered next year

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in Samarkand where he arrived on October 18 for the 'C5+1' summit with a delegation of more than 200 businesspeople, stated that the administration of Donald Trump wants to organize a presidential visit to Uzbekistan. According to Zamon.uz, the visit may be scheduled for 2027. Rubio emphasized that bilateral relations are developing on the basis of economic opportunities, and acknowledged that Central Asia has been under-attended in US foreign policy for the past 20 years.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Economy

Uzbekistan to receive $200 million from the Asian Development Bank for power grid modernization

The Asian Development Bank will provide Uzbekistan with a $200 million loan to modernize the electricity distribution system. The agreement was signed on October 15 in Bangkok. Under the program, 60 substations will be reconstructed, digital management systems will be introduced, and conditions will be created for connecting at least 3.3 GW of renewable energy.

Dilnoza Rahimova
2 min read
World

Marco Rubio in Samarkand: US expects to sign deals worth 'billions of dollars' with Central Asian countries

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Samarkand, where on October 19 the C5+1 summit, the second meeting of the US-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council, and the first round of the dialogue on an expanded strategic partnership are taking place. He announced the participation of nearly 300 American companies and the possibility of signing deals worth billions of dollars, and also commented on a possible visit by Donald Trump to Uzbekistan.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read