President Mirziyoyev signs law toughening penalties for involving minors in drug use

Uzbekistan has increased prison sentences for involving minors in the use of narcotic drugs and other intoxicating substances, with offenders facing up to 10 years in prison in aggravated cases.

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Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia discuss tourism investment and expanded air links

Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia have discussed attracting Saudi investment into Uzbekistan’s tourism infrastructure, increasing visitor numbers between the two countries and expanding air connections, including direct flights and seasonal charters.

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Uzbekistan appoints first permanent representative to African Union

Uzbekistan has appointed Ashraf Khodjaev as its first permanent representative to the African Union. The diplomat presented his credentials to African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on October 14.

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Uzbek soum loses all year-to-date gains against dollar amid renewed pressure

The Uzbek soum has fallen by more than 2% against the US dollar over nine consecutive trading sessions, wiping out all its gains against the greenback since the start of the year. Economist Mirkomil Kholboev attributes the decline to a possible combination of global dollar strength, debt repayments, exchange rate dynamics and seasonal fluctuations in remittances.

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President Mirziyoyev announces plans for second and third nuclear power plants in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan plans to build a second nuclear power plant and eventually a third as electricity demand continues to rise, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said on October 16 during a meeting with investors in the fuel and energy sector.

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Saida Mirziyoyeva to head Uzbekistan’s energy sector investors council

Uzbekistan will establish an investors council for the fuel and energy sector, chaired by Presidential Administration head Saida Mirziyoyeva, to address obstacles facing energy projects, from land allocation and grid connections to commissioning facilities.

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Uzbekistan targets 4.5 GW of energy storage capacity by 2030

Uzbekistan plans to build 5,000 km of electricity networks and 16 major substations by 2030, while expanding energy storage capacity to 4.5 GW and developing electricity exports to Afghanistan and South Asia.

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Rubio says Trump would like to visit Uzbekistan, but no dates set

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that Donald Trump would like to visit Uzbekistan if circumstances allow, adding that Washington hopes to explore possible dates for a trip over the coming year. He stressed, however, that he could not comment on the US president’s travel schedule.

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Uzbekistan’s population reaches 39.5 million, rising by nearly 700,000 in a year

Uzbekistan’s permanent population reached 39,535,225 as of October 1, 2026, an increase of 692,200 people, or 1.8%, compared with the same date last year.

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Google Pay launches in Uzbekistan

Google Pay has launched in Uzbekistan, Google Cloud’s head of CEE Government Affairs and Public Policy, Marcin Krasuski, announced on October 19.

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US and Uzbekistan discuss possible direct flight from Miami

The United States and Uzbekistan are discussing the possibility of launching a direct flight between Miami and Uzbekistan, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters upon arriving in Uzbekistan.

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Uzbekistan joins Artemis Accords on peaceful space exploration

Uzbekistan has joined the Artemis Accords, an international framework for peaceful space exploration, becoming the 77th country to sign the agreement.

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Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan to deepen cooperation in fintech and digital asset regulation

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan plan to expand cooperation in financial technology, payment systems and digital asset regulation, with a focus on cross-border initiatives, open banking and joint pilot projects.

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Uzbekistan’s textile exports rise 26.9% to $2.1 billion in eight months

Uzbekistan exported $2.1 billion worth of textile products in January–August 2026, up 26.9% from the same period last year.

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Saidov urges stronger business involvement in Central Asia–US cooperation

Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov has called for closer coordination between the C5+1 and B5+1 formats to give businesses a greater role in advancing cooperation between Central Asia and the United States. The proposal was made at a C5+1 ministerial meeting in Samarkand, where officials discussed trade, long-term investment, infrastructure development and critical minerals.

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Aksa Enerji plans to expand electricity distribution operations to three more regions of Uzbekistan

Turkey’s Aksa Enerji plans to sign agreements within a week to manage electricity distribution networks in Tashkent, Syrdarya and Jizzakh regions, expanding its operations beyond Samarkand.

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Marco Rubio calls Samarkand a historic trade hub, urges deeper US–Central Asia cooperation

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called for deeper economic and technological cooperation between the United States and Central Asia, stressing the region’s historic role in global trade and the opportunities for American businesses.

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Uzbekistan’s foreign-invested businesses exceed 22,000, up 28.2% in a year

The number of enterprises with foreign investment in Uzbekistan reached 22,029 as of October 1, 2026, up by 4,841, or 28.2%, year on year.

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