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Uzbekistan pledges US$5m for Aral Sea region development fund
Uzbekistan will contribute US$5 million to the UN Human Security Trust Fund’s second phase, supporting climate resilience and sustainable development in Karakalpakstan.
Uzbekistan and Türkiye discuss joint water management projects
Uzbekistan, Türkiye and international partners have discussed water-saving technologies, digital water accounting and specialist training at COP31 in Antalya.
Uzbekistan and South Korea to expand anti-corruption cooperation
Uzbekistan and South Korea plan a new action programme covering digital technology, civil servant training and the exchange of anti-corruption expertise.
Illegal Umrah travel payments uncovered in two regions
Uzbekistan’s State Security Service has reported two cases of illegal fundraising for Umrah trips in Ferghana and Andijan regions.
Illegal 18th floor demolished at Tashkent residential site
An illegally built 18th floor has been demolished at a residential construction site in Tashkent after rainwater seeped into corridors on the floor below.
Demokrat.uz head and blogger jailed for over 10 years
A Tashkent court has sentenced Demokrat.uz head Fazliddinkhon Mekhmonov and blogger Aziz Goipnazarov to more than 10 years in prison over an alleged US$50,000 extortion case.
Uzbekistan agrees child protection priorities ahead of global conference
Uzbekistan has agreed on national priorities and commitments to protect children from violence ahead of a global ministerial conference in Manila.
Illegal alcohol production facility uncovered in Nukus district
Authorities uncovered an illegal alcohol production facility in Nukus district, seizing counterfeit excise stamps, 237 litres of alcohol and unsafe products.
Mirziyoyev Proposes Climate Integration Model for Central Asia
Uzbekistan's president has proposed a regional climate integration model based on information sharing, technology cooperation and new financing mechanisms.
Ziroat Mirziyoyeva Backs Global Zero Waste Alliance
Uzbekistan's First Lady Ziroat Mirziyoyeva has backed the creation of a global alliance promoting resource efficiency and waste reduction.