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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Senate flags delays in implementing agreements with Pakistan

The Senate of Uzbekistan has reviewed progress in implementing agreements reached with Pakistan at the highest level, identifying delays in some areas and calling for better coordination among the agencies responsible for carrying them out.

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Uzbekistan and Bangladesh discuss possible free trade agreement

Uzbekistan and Bangladesh have discussed the possibility of a free trade agreement to boost bilateral trade and investment during talks between senior officials in Baghdad.

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Beeline Uzbekistan’s parent company to acquire Perfectum for $207 million

International telecom group VEON, which owns Beeline Uzbekistan, has agreed to acquire 100% of Rubicon Wireless, the company operating under the Perfectum brand, in a deal valued at approximately $207 million, including debt. The acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of October.

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President Mirziyoyev and Franklin Templeton chief discuss plans for new IPOs in Uzbekistan

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson in Samarkand on October 19 to discuss preparing more companies for public listings, transforming major state-owned enterprises and expanding the role of the Uzbekistan National Investment Fund.

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Mirziyoyev meets Rubio as Uzbekistan and US reach $12 billion in new deals

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev received US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Samarkand on October 19 to discuss the strategic partnership between the two countries, with economic cooperation featuring prominently in the talks. The meeting took place as Rubio visited Uzbekistan for the C5+1 ministerial meeting and the second meeting of the US–Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council.

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Shavkat Mirziyoyev awards Marco Rubio Uzbekistan’s Order of Outstanding Merit

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev awarded US Secretary of State Marco Rubio the Buyuk xizmatlari uchun (Order of Outstanding Merit) following their meeting in Samarkand on October 19. The award was conferred by presidential decree, and Mirziyoyev presented it to Rubio in person.

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President Mirziyoyev awards Sergio Gor Uzbekistan’s Order of Friendship

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has awarded Sergio Gor, the US president’s special envoy for South and Central Asia, Uzbekistan’s Order of Friendship.

Gor received the award under a presidential decree, with Mirziyoyev personally presenting the order to the American official.

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Uzbekistan partners with GE Aerospace to train aviation specialists

Uzbekistan and US-based GE Aerospace have agreed to jointly develop educational programs to train new aviation specialists and upgrade the skills of professionals already working in the industry.

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Rubio praises Uzbekistan’s role in strengthening US–Central Asia ties

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has thanked Uzbekistan for hosting the C5+1 meeting in Samarkand and outlined the main issues discussed during his talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on October 19.

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Russia-bound labor migration from Uzbekistan falls by 13.2% in first half of 2026

The number of Uzbek citizens who went to Russia for work fell by 13.2% year-on-year to 1.179 million in the first half of 2026, according to the Central Bank’s labor market review.

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Wabtec may supply locomotives to Uzbekistan with US financing

Uzbekistan is considering purchasing locomotives from US-based Wabtec with financing from US financial institutions, as part of plans to modernize its railway fleet and expand the country’s transit capacity.

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Health Ministry denies reports of widespread measles outbreak in Tashkent

The Ministry of Health has rejected reports of a sharp rise in suspected measles cases in Tashkent, saying the epidemiological situation in the capital and across the country remains stable. The number of measles cases has fallen by 40% compared with the same period last year, the ministry said.

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Uzbekistan and World Bank discuss economic growth strategy for next ten years

Uzbekistan and the World Bank have discussed a new economic growth strategy for the country, with job creation identified as a key priority, during talks in Bangkok between Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Jamshid Kuchkarov and World Bank Managing Director of Operations Anna Bjerde.

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