Customs Committee proposes automated clearance for low-risk declarations

The Customs Committee has proposed allowing passenger customs declarations to be processed automatically for individuals when a risk assessment system classifies them as low-risk.

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Nearly 2.84 million people in Uzbekistan sign up to block loans in their names

Nearly 2.84 million people in Uzbekistan had signed up for a service that blocks loans from being issued in their names as of October 1, 2026, with registrations rising by 10.4% in the third quarter.

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Turkey’s investment in Uzbekistan approaches $10 billion

Turkish investors have acquired more than 30 state-owned assets in Uzbekistan in recent years, with a combined value of approximately $350 million, while Turkey’s total investment in the country’s economy has reached nearly $10 billion.

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Uzbekistan and UNICEF seek to improve services for children with disabilities

Uzbekistan and UNICEF have discussed strengthening child protection, improving social support systems and expanding services for vulnerable children during a meeting between Senate Chairperson Tanzila Narbayeva and UNICEF Regional Director Eduard Beigbeder in Samarkand.

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Uzbekistan to face Russia in November friendly

Uzbekistan will play Russia in an international friendly on November 12 at Pakhtakor Stadium in Tashkent as Fabio Cannavaro’s side continues its preparations during the November FIFA international window.

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Uzbekistan proposes SCO-2040 strategy and new security coordination mechanism

Uzbekistan has proposed a long-term development strategy for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) through 2040, a joint industrial cooperation map for member states and a permanent investment platform to advance regional projects. Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov presented the initiatives at a meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government in Dushanbe on October 20.

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Shavkat Mirziyoyev meets UN General Assembly President Khalilur Rahman

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has met Khalilur Rahman, President of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly and Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister, to discuss strengthening cooperation with the UN and expanding ties between Uzbekistan and Bangladesh.

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US and Uzbekistan discuss nuclear energy and power grid modernization

The United States has proposed introducing American small modular nuclear reactors in Uzbekistan as part of broader cooperation on energy infrastructure, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at a meeting of the American-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council in Samarkand on October 19.

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Uzbekistan plans to expand rescue services to more reservoirs

Uzbekistan plans to expand professional rescue services at its reservoirs, improve emergency response times and introduce stricter safety requirements for tourism facilities near water bodies, following a presentation reviewed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on October 20.

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US company plans to build data center in Samarkand region

US-based Ecology Mir Group plans to develop a data center in the Akdarya district of Samarkand region, following talks with regional officials.

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Uzbekistan’s electricity generation rises 8.4% to 69.6 billion kWh in nine months

Uzbekistan generated 69.6 billion kWh of electricity in January–September 2026, an increase of 8.4% compared with the same period last year. Electricity exports rose by 21.4%, while imports fell by 27.2%.

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Andijan region considers raising $300 million through Eurobond issue

Andijan region is considering raising $300 million on international capital markets through a Eurobond issue by the joint-stock company Andijan Invest Kompaniyasi, following talks with representatives of US investment bank Oppenheimer & Co.

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Uzbekistan’s mobile internet coverage reaches 99.5% of populated areas

Mobile communications networks now cover 99.5% of populated areas in Uzbekistan, while mobile internet is available along 95.5% of international highways, Minister of Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov said in a response to a parliamentary inquiry.

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President Mirziyoyev launches new industrial and energy projects in Kashkadarya

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has launched 69 projects and inaugurated construction at 92 more sites in Kashkadarya region.

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Tashkent accounts for more than half of Uzbekistan’s education services market

The volume of education services in Uzbekistan reached UZS 30.7 trillion in January–August 2026, up 19.4% from the same period last year.

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President Mirziyoyev calls for wider use of Uzbek in science and digital technologies

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has called for improvements in Uzbek-language education, wider use of Uzbek in science and technology, and better digital tools for the language in a message marking Uzbek Language Day on October 21.

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Uzbekistan produces more than 310,000 passenger cars in eight months

Uzbekistan produced 310,389 passenger cars in January–August 2026, an increase of about 26,000 vehicles compared with the same period last year.

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Uzbekistan and South Korea discuss digitalization of transport infrastructure

Uzbekistan and South Korea have discussed expanding cooperation in transport, with a focus on intelligent transport systems, digital infrastructure and road safety.

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Number of marriages in Uzbekistan falls to seven-year low

Uzbekistan registered 267,100 marriages in 2025, the lowest annual total in seven years. The figure was close to the level recorded in 1991, while the number of marriages has declined steadily in recent years.

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Tashkent signs cooperation deal with Oppenheimer & Co. on urban financing

Tashkent has signed a cooperation agreement with US investment bank Oppenheimer & Co. as the capital looks to municipal bonds as a potential source of funding for urban development and infrastructure projects.

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