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Uzbekistan Summons Iranian Ambassador Over Samarkand Posts
Uzbekistan has issued a protest to Iran over social media posts by Iranian diplomatic missions that Tashkent says politicise Samarkand’s cultural heritage.
Mirziyoyev Congratulates Interior Ministry on 35th Anniversary
Uzbekistan’s president praised Interior Ministry personnel for maintaining public safety, preventing crime and protecting citizens’ rights as the agency marks 35 years.
Uzbekistan Proposes Stronger Links Between Central Asia and Russian Far East
Uzbekistan has outlined proposals to expand transport, industrial, technological, energy and educational cooperation between Central Asia and Russia’s Far East.
Uzbekistan Discusses Education Cooperation in Ashgabat
Uzbekistan held talks with Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan on education cooperation, experience-sharing, improving quality and joint initiatives.
Uzbekistan, Germany Discuss Cooperation Plans for 2027
Uzbekistan and Germany discussed political ties, trade, investment and multilateral cooperation, as well as plans for joint activities in 2027.
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan Plan Clean Air Consortium
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan discussed establishing an intergovernmental Clean Air Consortium to improve air quality, strengthen monitoring and address cross-border pollution.
Uzbekistan to Target 50% Cut in Emissions Intensity by 2035
Uzbekistan will present its updated climate pledge at COP31 in Antalya, targeting a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per unit of GDP from 2010 levels by 2035.
Uzbekistan Studies Belarus’ Nuclear Safety Practices
Uzbekistan’s emergencies minister met his Belarusian counterpart to discuss nuclear facility safety, emergency response, personnel training and cooperation.
Uzbekistan and India Discuss Bilateral Agenda in Baku
Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov met his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Baku to discuss bilateral issues and high-level agreements.
Namangan Deputy District Governor Detained on Bribery Suspicion
A deputy governor in Uzbekistan’s Namangan Region has been detained on suspicion of demanding a 65 million soum bribe linked to installing solar panels.