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Mirziyoyev to Visit Türkiye for Turkic States Summit
Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will visit Türkiye on 29–30 October to attend the Organization of Turkic States summit in Ankara.
Uzbekistan’s Baraka App Adds Social Services and Payments
Uzbekistan’s Baraka app will launch an updated interface on 3 November, bringing social benefits, government services, card payments and transfers together in one platform.
Tashkent Air Quality Expected to Improve on 29 October
Air quality in Tashkent is expected to improve slightly on the morning of 29 October, with pollution levels forecast to reach the category unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Mirziyoyev Offers Condolences to Spain After Train Crash
Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has sent condolences to King Felipe VI following a passenger train collision in Spain’s Toledo province that reportedly killed at least 68 people.
Uzbekistan Seizes More Than 4kg of Drugs in Three Raids
Uzbekistan’s State Security Service reported three drug-related cases in Tashkent and Ferghana Region, with officers seizing hashish oil and hashish weighing over 4kg in total.
Uzbekistan and Thailand Prepare Visa-Free Travel Agreement
Uzbekistan and Thailand have agreed to sign a visa-free travel agreement, which is currently under review by the Thai side, Uzbekistan’s Foreign Ministry said.
Uzbekistan Participates in 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum
Uzbekistan’s parliamentary delegation attended the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in India on 26–27 October, discussing human-centred AI, digital technology and stronger parliamentary ties.
Uzbekistan and Oman Discuss Expanding Parliamentary Cooperation
Uzbekistan’s Legislative Chamber Speaker Nuriddin Ismoilov met Oman’s State Council Chairman Sheikh Abdulmalik bin Abdullah Al Khalili to discuss closer parliamentary ties and economic cooperation.
Uzbekistan Builds US$2.7 Billion Healthcare Investment Portfolio
Uzbekistan has assembled 35 healthcare investment projects worth US$2.7 billion, including new hospitals, specialised centres and medical training programmes.
Mirmanzur Mirhamidov Appointed First Deputy Interior Minister
Mirmanzur Mirhamidov has been appointed Uzbekistan’s first deputy interior minister and head of the Operational Investigations Department, replacing Botir Kudratkhodjaev.