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Uzbekistan launches two-month landscaping campaign

Uzbekistan launches two-month landscaping campaign

Uzbekistan will launch a two-month campaign on 1 October 2026 to improve public spaces, clean territories and expand green areas nationwide.

MY.SUD.UZ launches service listing banned internet channels

MY.SUD.UZ launches service listing banned internet channels

Uzbekistan’s MY.SUD.UZ portal has launched a service providing information on internet resources recognized as extremist and banned in the country.

Uzbekistan to phase out social tax benefits by 2030

Uzbekistan to phase out social tax benefits by 2030

Uzbekistan plans to gradually phase out existing social tax benefits by 2030, according to Deputy Economy and Finance Minister Otabek Fazilkarimov.

Tashkent uncovers scheme to illegally enroll student at university

Tashkent uncovers scheme to illegally enroll student at university

Authorities in Tashkent uncovered an alleged scheme to illegally enroll a citizen directly into the third year of a private university.

Japan deports Uzbek citizen over illegal stay

Japan deports Uzbek citizen over illegal stay

Japan’s Immigration Services Agency has deported an Uzbek citizen who remained in the country after his short-term visa expired, the embassy said.

Truck queues form at S. Najimov border customs post

Truck queues form at S. Najimov border customs post

Short-term queues of trucks leaving Uzbekistan have formed at the S. Najimov border customs post in Tashkent region, officials said.

Uzbekistan’s Defence Minister offers condolences to Kazakhstan

Uzbekistan’s Defence Minister offers condolences to Kazakhstan

Uzbekistan’s Defence Minister Shukhrat Khalmukhamedov expressed condolences to Kazakhstan over the deaths of its naval service members.

Uzbekistan and China expand cooperation in meteorology

Uzbekistan and China expand cooperation in meteorology

Uzbekistan and China plan to expand cooperation in hydrometeorology, digital forecasting and early warning systems for hazardous natural phenomena.

Uzbekistan and Mississippi discuss expanding cooperation

Uzbekistan and Mississippi discuss expanding cooperation

Uzbekistan and Mississippi discussed expanding practical cooperation in emergency response, search and rescue, infrastructure protection and training.

Uzbekistan plans Demographic Dividend 2050 strategy

Uzbekistan plans Demographic Dividend 2050 strategy

Saida Mirziyoyeva announced plans to develop a Demographic Dividend 2050 strategy focused on health, education and population security.