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Uzbekistan’s president reviews proposals to prepare for 2028 Olympic and Paralympic games
Daryo
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President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was presented with proposals for the development of the Olympic and Paralympic movement in Uzbekistan ahead of the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. Source: Presidential Press Service The presentation outlined plans to build...
Wonky data behind the global warming message
The Conservative Woman
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July 2, 2025
THERE is one aspect of this country’s history that has so far not generated protests and talk of reparations: the Central England Temperature Series (CET). The monthly data runs from 1659 and is the longest temperature record in the world by far....
Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan chart course for enduring cooperation - ahead of President Mirziyoyev's visit to Baku
Olaylar
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July 2, 2025
11:00 En Today, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrives in Baku on a state visit. This visit is more than a diplomatic gesture - it marks an important milestone in the development of a multifaceted and rapidly strengthening partnership...
Exclusive: COP29 President on Climate Goals, Caspian Sea, Deeper Trust Between Countries
The Astana Times
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July 2, 2025
ASTANA – As global climate talks grow increasingly fractured, Mukhtar Babayev, the president of the COP29, or the 29th United Nations Climate Change conference, discussed climate goals, Azerbaijan’s presidency, and risks moving forward in an...
Uzbekistan to digitize 70% of public services, boost IT sector to nearly $8bn by 2026
Daryo
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Uzbekistan plans to increase the digitization of public services to 70% and expand the volume of IT services to UZS 100 trillion ($7.9bn) in 2026, as part of a broader push to accelerate the country’s digital transformation. President Shavkat...
Infographic: Trade, economic and investment cooperation between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan
Review
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July 2, 2025
The Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR) has conducted an analysis of trade and economic cooperation between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan over the past eight years, as well as assessed the potential for further development in this area. In...
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan: stable friendshipand reliable partnership
News Central Asia
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July 1, 2025
Iroda Imamova, Leading Researcher of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan The modern relations between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan represent an example of a dynamically developing...
Uzbekistan to introduce recycling fee for construction glass waste.
Kun.uz
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July 1, 2025
A proposal from the Technical Regulation Agency has gained the support of over 100 lawmakers, leading to the draft law’s adoption in the first reading. Uzbekistan is set to introduce a recycling (utilization) fee for construction glass waste...
Khiva hosts first inter-parliamentary forum between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan.
Kun.uz
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July 1, 2025
The forum is attended by members of Uzbekistan’s Oliy Majlis, Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis, and representatives of the youth parliaments of both countries. Today, on July 1, the First Uzbekistan-Azerbaijan Inter-Parliamentary Forum began its work in...
China offers good example for sustainable transportation: delegates to forum
Global Times
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A train loaded with auto parts, mechanical equipment, lighting items, refrigerators and other products worth about 40 million yuan ($6 million) leaves Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province on May 31, 2022, officially kicking off the...
Uzbekistan, AIIB finalize $71.1mn loan to upgrade roads in Khorezm and Karakalpakstan
Daryo
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July 1, 2025
Uzbekistan and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have concluded negotiations on a $71.1mn loan to improve local road networks in the Khorezm and Karakalpakstan regions. The agreement was reached on the sidelines of AIIB’s 10th Annual...
AIIB and Uzbekistan Finalize $71.1 Million Loan for Climate-Resilient Rural Roads
Times of Central Asia
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July 1, 2025
Uzbekistan and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have concluded a $71.1 million loan agreement to upgrade rural roads in the Khorezm and Karakalpakstan regions. The deal was finalized during the AIIB’s 10th Annual Meeting in Beijing....
Evaluation of Medical Device Aging and Replacement Decisions within Hospital Environments: A User-Centered Approach
Dove Medical Press
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July 1, 2025
Introduction Medical devices based on cutting-edge technologies areas essential for human health and are promising high-value-added industries with expected continuous growth. East Asia remains one of the technologically most advanced regions in...
Freedoms under Threat as Uzbekistan Continues to Put Pressure on Journalists and Human Rights Defenders
International Partnership for Human Rights
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This report, prepared for the CIVICUS Monitor by International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR) and the Association for Human Rights in Central Asia (AHRCA), provides an overview of key developments affecting freedoms of expression, association...
GIZ Training in Mary: Assessing Climate Risks and Adapting to Climate Change in Turkmenistan
News Central Asia
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July 1, 2025
A three-day training session on assessing climate risks in Murghab river bassin and adapting to climate change was held in Mary at the end of June. The event was organized as part of the collaboration between the Ministry of Environmental...
Azerbaijan And Uzbekistan Discuss Promotion Of Joint Projects
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 30. The Azerbaijani Ministry of Economy held a meeting with the Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan, Laziz Kudratov, Trend reports via the ministry. The issues of promoting...
Telephone conversation between the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan and the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Turkmenistan State News Agency: Turkmenistan Today
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Telephone conversation between the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan and the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan On June 29, 2025, a telephone conversation took place between the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of...
Dust storms surge in Tajikistan
Asia News
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July 2, 2025
According to data from the country's Hydrometeorological Agency, the phenomenon has increased more than tenfold in the last thirty years as a result of climate change and intensive access to water sources. The dust worsens air quality and...
Second Edition of the Analytical Report “Turkic Economies – 2024” Released
Review
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July 2, 2025
The report was prepared within the framework of the Turkic Network of Economic Policy Research Centers (ERCNET) and focuses on strengthening transport and energy connectivity in the region. More than 35 leading experts and research institutions...
Opinion: Mirziyoyev’s Historic Visit Opens New Era for Uzbekistan-Mongolia Ties
Times of Central Asia
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June 30, 2025
Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev embarked on a historic journey to Mongolia on June 24-25, marking a significant milestone in the relationship between the two nations. This landmark visit, the first of its kind in over thirty years since...