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Uzbek President Mirziyoyev signs Board of Peace charter in Davos

During the World Economic Forum, Shavkat Mirziyoyev combined multilateral engagement with a series of political and economic meetings, focusing on peace initiatives, investment cooperation and Uzbekistan’s participation in international diplomatic frameworks.

Economy

Uzbekistan sees lower shadow economy share as cashless payments rise

Official data shows that economic activities hidden from authorities accounted for 33% of GDP in 2025, down from 45–50% in 2019.

Economy

Uzbekistan develops new rail links to strengthen Eurasian transit role

New international corridors and fleet upgrades are expanding cross-border rail connectivity, supporting trade flows between Europe, Asia and South Asia, while modernisation and electrification aim to improve passenger and freight services.

Economy

Uzbekistan’s economical growth in 2025

Uzbekistan’s GDP exceeded €133bn in 2025, supported by higher investment, rising exports, and growing domestic demand, while employment and household incomes continued to improve.

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Earth News

The green city set to transform Uzbekistan’s capital

From green corridors and solar power to cultural hubs and 15-minute mobility, New Tashkent is shaping a sustainable future for Uzbekistan’s rapidly growing capital.

Uzbekistan

Europe and Central Asia demographic trends in contrast, report shows

Central Asia is entering a decisive demographic phase, with rapid population growth and a sharply expanding workforce, while Europe faces ageing societies and labour shortages.

Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan GDP hits record €123 billion as Mirziyoyev hails reforms

President Mirziyoyev says GDP reached a record high in the Central Asian country's history as exports rose 23% and foreign investment reached €37 billion.

Changemakers of Uzbekistan

Samandar Tursunaliev leads Uzbekistan’s rise in AI innovation

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

At 25, Samandar Tursunaliev is turning Uzbekistan’s AI ideas into reality. From a small village to a growing startup, his work shows how young innovators are shaping the country’s digital future.

Business Line

Uzbekistan’s digital push takes on bureaucracy

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Public administration in Uzbekistan is moving away from manual procedures, embracing technology to deliver state services that are faster, clearer and easier to use, improving access for both citizens and businesses.

Partner content

Uzbekistan’s ‘Echo of Enlightenment’: Reclaiming Central Asia’s Role in the History of Science

Partner content presented by the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan

A new documentary series from Uzbekistan explores how Central Asian scholars shaped global science, challenging Eurocentric narratives of intellectual history.

USA

Trump invites Kazakh and Uzbek presidents to G20 summit

The US president is set to hold talks with Presidents Tokayev and Mirziyoyev on trade, peace and strategic initiatives.

Focus

The Islamic Civilization Centre in Uzbekistan: a modern masterpiece of Central Asia

In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan

Islamic Civilization Centre in Uzbekistan stands as a modern architectural masterpiece rooted in centuries-old traditions.

Business

Qanot Sharq receives first A321neo XLR aircraft

With the Airbus A321neo XLR, Qanot Sharq gains the ability to operate long-haul non-stop routes with narrow-body efficiency, enabling new direct connections between Central Asia, Europe and Asia-Pacific destinations.

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Uzbekistan’s Islamic Civilization Center: Reframing Central Asia’s place in global history

Partner content presented by the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan’s new Islamic Civilization Center aims to reshape how Central Asia is seen globally, highlighting its role in science, culture and cross-civilizational exchange.

Culture news

UNESCO adds Central Asian traditions to global heritage list

Central Asian cultural traditions have received international recognition as the ancient bowed instrument Kobyz and the traditional nomadic Yurt shared across Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have been added to UNESCO’s Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Uzbekistan

Central Asia and Japan expand cooperation

Meeting in Tokyo for the first time at leaders’ level, Central Asian states and Japan set out a framework for deeper political, economic and sectoral cooperation amid growing regional and global challenges.

Uzbekistan

Mirziyoyev’s Tokyo visit highlights growing Uzbekistan-Japan ties

The Tokyo visit brought together political dialogue, business engagement and cooperation in education, science and culture, reflecting the increasingly wide-ranging nature of relations between Uzbekistan and Japan.

Travel News

Uzbekistan among fastest-growing tourism destinations in the world

Arrivals in Uzbekistan are up to 73 per cent compared to 2019, exceeding national targets as investments, visa-free travel and global promotion fuel growth.

Uzbekistan

Transport, energy and raw materials drive EU-Central Asia cooperation

The European Union is expanding its engagement with Central Asia through transport connectivity, energy investments and cooperation on critical raw materials.

Focus

Uzbekistan revives the legacy of islam’s greatest hadith scholar

In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan has completed a major restoration of the Imam al-Bukhari Memorial Complex near Samarkand, one of the Muslim world's most revered pilgrimage sites.