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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Uzbekistan falls to 82nd in global passport ranking

Uzbekistan has fallen to 82nd place among 106 countries in the Henley Passport Index, down from 73rd in April 2026. Uzbek citizens can travel to 57 countries and territories without obtaining a visa in advance.

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Uzbekistan’s annual inflation slows to 6.4% in September

Uzbekistan’s annual inflation rate fell to 6.4% in September, while underlying price pressures persisted, with the Central Bank warning of domestic and external risks that could push prices higher.

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Tashkent tightens construction oversight after identifying more than 720 unauthorized apartment buildings

More than 720 apartment buildings in Tashkent were built without the required permits from architectural authorities, and the cases are now being reviewed by the Prosecutor General’s Office, Construction and Housing and Communal Services Minister Sherzod Khidoyatov has said.

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Uzbekistan discusses food security and climate cooperation with The Rockefeller Foundation

Uzbekistan has discussed potential cooperation with The Rockefeller Foundation on agriculture, food security and climate change resilience during a meeting in the United States between Agriculture Minister Ibrohim Abdurahmonov and the foundation’s president, Rajiv Shah.

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Uzbekistan plans 300 MW solar power plant in Kashkadarya region

Uzbekistan plans to commission a 300 MW solar power plant and a 75 MW energy storage system in Kashkadarya region in 2027 as part of a broader effort to expand the region’s energy infrastructure.

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Uzbekistan to play Saudi Arabia in November friendly in Doha

Uzbekistan will play Saudi Arabia in a friendly match in Doha on November 17 as part of the November FIFA international window.

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Uzbekistan, CNPC discuss gas storage project and new oil and gas fields

Uzbekistan and China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) have discussed cooperation on underground gas storage, upgrades to the gas transportation network and the development of new oil and gas fields.

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