Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
New Uzbek Deputy PM to Coordinate Mahalla Affairs
Uzbekistan’s new deputy prime minister will coordinate the work of hokims, district agencies, mahalla representatives and banks under a unified system.
Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan Strengthen Social Protection Cooperation
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan agreed to strengthen cooperation in social protection, exchange experience and expand practical ties between relevant agencies.
Uzbekistan Senate to Hold Plenary Session on 10 September
Uzbekistan’s Senate will hold its 19th plenary session on 10 September to consider legislative initiatives, territorial changes and a parliamentary inquiry.
Tashkent Tightens Control Over Bus Fare Evasion
Tashkent has stepped up checks on passengers who fail to pay bus fares after a new payment procedure took effect on city buses from 1 September.
Serbia Prepares to Open Embassy in Uzbekistan
Serbia is completing preparations to open an embassy in Tashkent, which is expected to simplify visa procedures for Uzbek citizens, including employment-related visas.
Mirziyoyev Orders Faster Job Creation Across Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s president ordered officials to accelerate job creation, raise household incomes and expand employment opportunities in regions and mahallas.
Uzbekistan, Serbia Prepare Labor Migration Agreement
Uzbekistan and Serbia agreed to prepare an intergovernmental agreement on labor migration and workforce mobility, including jobs for Uzbek specialists at EXPO 2027.
August Was Hottest on Record in Parts of Uzbekistan
August 2026 was significantly hotter and exceptionally dry in Uzbekistan, with temperatures up to 3.6°C above normal in some regions.
Jasurbek Choriev Leaves Post of Uzbekistan Deputy Transport Minister
Jasurbek Choriev has officially left his post as Uzbekistan’s deputy transport minister after being elected TRACECA secretary general in May.
Ferghana Authorities Stop Attempt to Send Two Women to Moscow
Uzbekistan’s State Security Service stopped an attempt to send two women from Ferghana to Moscow for involvement in prostitution, authorities said.