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Mirziyoyev meets newly appointed Turkic States secretary-general
Uzbekistan’s president met Mirvokhid Azimov in Türkiye to discuss cooperation with the Organisation of Turkic States and preparations for its 2027 summit.
Under-30s account for 92.4% of fare evasion cases in Tashkent
Tashkent recorded 138,780 administrative reports for unpaid bus fares in January–October 2026, with passengers under 30 accounting for 92.4%.
Uzbekistan and France to expand education cooperation
Uzbekistan and France have agreed to accelerate joint education projects, improve French-language teaching and expand academic exchanges.
Tashkent police uncover illegal call centre with 23 foreigners
Law enforcement officers found 23 foreign nationals without proper documents at an illegal call centre in Tashkent’s Yakkasaray district.
Turdimov outlines plans to reform Uzbekistan’s education system
Education Minister Erkin Turdimov plans to improve school attendance, teaching quality and youth patriotism as part of efforts to reform Uzbekistan’s education system.
Uzbekistan and Sweden begin implementing migration agreement
Uzbekistan and Sweden have discussed steps to expand legal employment opportunities for Uzbek citizens following their migration agreement entering into force on 1 November 2026.
Tashkent builds recreational area with artificial lake
A new recreational area in Tashkent’s Chilanzar district will feature a 1.87-hectare artificial lake, fountains, landscaped grounds and cycling paths.
Uzbekistan approves programme to improve public welfare
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has approved national programmes focused on education, healthcare and economic development to improve living standards.
Uzbekistan holds first dialogue on business and human rights
Uzbekistan held its first national dialogue on business and human rights, focusing on responsible business practices, labour rights and corporate accountability.
Uzbekistan and GIZ agree to cooperate on statistical data
Uzbekistan’s National Statistics Committee and GIZ have signed a memorandum to promote the use of official statistics and geospatial data in planning and policymaking.