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Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to Increase Weekly Flights Between Countries
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan plan to increase permitted flights on the Almaty–Tashkent and Astana–Tashkent routes to 60 per week each.
Uzbekistan’s Cotton Yield Reaches Record 56.2 Centners per Hectare
Uzbekistan harvested 5.002 million tonnes of cotton in 2026, with yields reaching a record 56.2 centners per hectare, the highest since 1990.
Uzbekistan’s Uzkimyosanoat Exports Reach US$568 Million in Nine Months
Uzbekistan’s Uzkimyosanoat companies exported US$568 million worth of chemical products in January–September 2026, exceeding the target by 11%.
Uzbekistan Plans to Double Uranium Output to 15,000 Tonnes by 2030
Uzbekistan aims to raise annual uranium production to 15,000 tonnes by 2030 while expanding exploration, developing mineral resources and increasing output of critical materials.
Tashkent Discusses Investment Projects with Chinese Companies
Tashkent officials met representatives of businesses from China’s Guangdong Province and Shenzhen to discuss investment opportunities in tourism, HoReCa and industry.
Tashkent Launches Online System for Approving Excavation Works
Tashkent residents and businesses can now apply online for approval of excavation, repair and utility network works, as well as temporary traffic restrictions.
Uzbekistan’s Copper Plant-3 Processes 10 Million Tonnes of Ore
Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Complex’s Copper Processing Plant-3 processed 10 million tonnes of ore between 16 March and 4 November 2026.
Uzbekistan Recalculates 2.3 Billion Soums in Heating Charges in Kashkadarya
Residents of 5,500 apartments in Kashkadarya received a 2.3 billion-soum adjustment after being charged for periods without central heating.
Uzbekneftegaz Says It Has Not Received Assets from Saneg
Uzbekneftegaz says no assets or ownership stakes in Saneg were transferred to the state company after the cancellation of some field licences.
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan Discuss Cooperation in Oil and Gas Sector
Uzbekneftegaz and Kazakhstan’s Azimut discussed potential joint oil and gas projects and the use of modern technologies in exploration and drilling.