Doniyor Kodirov appointed acting governor of Syrdarya region

Doniyor Kodirov, who headed the Department for Public Security and the Rule of Law at Uzbekistan’s Presidential Administration, has been appointed acting governor of Syrdarya region.

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Botir Kudratkhojayev replaces Shuhrat Kholmukhamedov as defense minister

Botir Kudratkhojayev, Uzbekistan’s first deputy interior minister, has been appointed defense minister, replacing Shuhrat Kholmukhamedov, who had held the post since November 2024.

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Uzbekistan seeks to advance solar and wind projects with Japanese partners

Uzbekistan and Japanese companies Sumitomo Corporation and Shikoku Electric Power have discussed joint energy projects worth $4.2 billion, including solar power plants in Samarkand region, wind farms in Karakalpakstan and energy storage systems.

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Pakhtakor snatch late draw against Al-Qadsiah in AFC Champions League Elite

Pakhtakor salvaged a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia’s Al-Qadsiah with a late penalty in Tashkent on October 12, earning their second consecutive draw in the league phase of the AFC Champions League Elite.

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Odilkhon Ismoilov released after appeal court suspends prison sentence

An appeal court has ordered the release of Odilkhon Ismoilov, a former deputy chief imam of Tashkent, suspending his eight-year prison sentence and placing him on probation for three years.

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Fergana seeks Saudi investment in agriculture, livestock farming and industry

Fergana region is looking to attract Saudi investment into agriculture, livestock farming and industry, with regional governor Khayrullo Bozorov discussing potential joint projects with Saudi investment group Najd Gateway Holding during a visit to Riyadh.

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Labor inspectorate identifies over 36,000 employment and occupational safety violations in nine months

Uzbekistan’s State Labor Inspectorate identified 36,133 violations of labor legislation during 15,122 inspection and monitoring activities in January–September 2026.

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Uzbekistan and Georgia target $1 billion in bilateral trade

Uzbekistan and Georgia aim to increase bilateral trade to $1 billion, with the two countries discussing measures to expand commercial ties, develop transport links and launch joint projects across several sectors.

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Neftchi fall 3-1 to Al-Nassr in Riyadh

Uzbekistan’s Neftchi Fergana lost 3-1 to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr in the second round of the 2026/27 AFC Champions League Elite on October 12 in Riyadh.

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Uzbekistan to establish startup parks to support innovation and entrepreneurship

Uzbekistan plans to establish innovation and startup parks across the country to support entrepreneurs, develop new business ventures and help bring scientific research to market.

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Uzbekistan revokes Saneg’s oil-field licenses over failure to meet conditions

Uzbekistan has revoked licenses granted to Sanoat Energetika Guruhi (Saneg) to use oil fields after the company failed to develop the fields and meet the terms of its licenses, State Assets Management Agency Director Sohibjon Murodov has said.

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Uzbekistan seeks to tighten aviation rules while scrapping fine for filming on planes

The Ministry of Transport has proposed introducing new fines for aviation safety violations, including operating aircraft without authorization, carrying passengers or cargo beyond permitted limits, and flying aircraft that are unfit for operation. The draft law would also abolish the existing fine for violating rules on photography and video recording aboard aircraft.

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IMF raises Uzbekistan’s 2026 economic growth forecast to 7.8%

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for Uzbekistan’s economic growth in 2026 to 7.8%, up from 6.8% in its June estimate. The fund expects the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) to expand by 6.5% in 2027.

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Uzbekistan and Turkey agree on steps to expand trade and ease market access

Uzbekistan and Turkey have agreed to work toward increasing bilateral trade to $5 billion by reducing trade barriers, simplifying market access and expanding cooperation in priority industries.

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Uzbekistan’s parliament advances bill to strengthen intellectual property protection

The Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis has passed the first reading of a bill aimed at strengthening intellectual property protection, simplifying administrative procedures and improving legal safeguards for businesses and investors.

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Uzbekistan recovers UZS 209.9 billion for more than 19,000 cybercrime victims in nine months

Uzbekistan has recovered more than UZS 209.9 billion in damages for over 19,000 people affected by cybercrime since the beginning of 2026, while law enforcement agencies have prevented the illegal withdrawal of more than UZS 77 billion and blocked over 43,000 bank cards linked to criminal activity.

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President Mirziyoyev to visit Azerbaijan for CICA summit

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will visit Azerbaijan on October 14–15 to attend the seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku.

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Uzbekistan considers raising heating and hot water tariffs from November 1

Heating and hot water tariffs for households in Uzbekistan could rise from November 1, with proposed increases of 30% in Tashkent, under a draft government resolution published for public discussion.

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Uzbekistan’s military team wins silver at Cambrian Patrol 2026 in Wales

A team from Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Defense has won a silver medal at the international military competition Cambrian Patrol 2026, held in Wales, the United Kingdom.

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Illegal energy use causes UZS 825 billion in damage to the state in nine months

Uzbekistan has identified 2,795 cases of illegal natural gas and electricity consumption over the first nine months of 2026, causing estimated damage to the state of UZS 825.3 billion.

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