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Uzbekistan and Green Climate Fund to expand cooperation
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Green Climate Fund chief Mafalda Duarte discussed climate finance, adaptation and new joint projects in Uzbekistan.
Mirziyoyev arrives in Antalya for COP31 climate summit
Uzbekistan’s president has arrived in Türkiye to attend COP31, where he is due to address the plenary session and hold bilateral meetings.
Tashkent records over 146,000 fare evasion violations
More than 146,500 administrative reports have been issued in Tashkent since the start of 2026 for travelling on public transport without paying.
Uzbekistan approves monitoring of urban development plans
Uzbekistan has approved procedures for monitoring master plans and other territorial development documents, with the new rules taking effect in January 2027.
Uzbekistan may restrict advertising of housing projects under construction
A bill passed by Uzbekistan’s Legislative Chamber would prohibit developers from advertising housing projects before registering project declarations in a state information system.
Uzbekistan and CIS states sign justice cooperation agreement
CIS justice ministries have signed an agreement to expand cooperation on legislation, legal information, public legal assistance and professional training.
Uzbekistan may train specialists for Swedish companies
Uzbekistan and Sweden have discussed an 18-month pilot programme to train specialists at Uzbek technical colleges to meet Swedish employers’ needs.
Kyrgyzstan to open consulate general in Andijan
Kyrgyzstan will open a consulate general in Andijan, serving citizens across Andijan, Ferghana and Namangan regions of Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan studies UK model for student loan financing
An Uzbek delegation visited the London School of Economics to examine British approaches to higher education funding, student loans and debt recovery.
Gulf investment in Uzbekistan rises more than 25-fold
Accumulated investment from Gulf countries in Uzbekistan rose from US$400 million in 2020 to US$11.3 billion by mid-2026, the Eurasian Development Bank says.