Uzbekistan welcomes over 5 million tourists this year
Uzbekistan is growing in popularity as a travel destination, with a 27% surge in international tourists in the first part of 2026 compared to the previous year.
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Putin and Mirziyoyev to meet on 2026 SPIEF sidelines
Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a bilateral meeting with his Uzbek counterpart Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who is visiting Russia’s second largest city to attend this year’s St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
Bayramov, Saidov discuss development of relations between Baku, Tashkent
Bayramov and Saidov exchanged views on the development of ties in the economy, trade, energy, investment, and other areas
Direct flights connect Baku, Ganja, and Tashkent for first time
FLYONE Asia has commenced scheduled services from Tashkent to Baku and Ganja.
All EAEU countries support Uzbekistan's interest in joining Union - Peskov
All member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) support Uzbekistan’s interest in unification and hope for closer integration, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meeting begins in Astana
The Russian president has arrived at the Independence Palace in Astana to participate in the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council.
4-magnitude earthquake occurs in Uzbekistan
A perceptible but moderate earthquake hit Uzbekistan overnight, registering a magnitude of 4.
Uzbek President arrives in Baku
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has arrived in Baku on a working visit from May 17-18 at the invitation of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
Mirziyoyev thanks Baku for boosting OTS International standing
Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev thanked Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for its contribution to enhancing the international standing of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS).
Turkish, Uzbek leaders discuss increasing trade turnover
Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in the Kazakh city of Turkistan on Friday on the sidelines of the Informal Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), the Turkish Communications Directorate said.
SOCAR to open representative office in Uzbekistan
The State Oil Company of the Azerbaijani Republic (SOCAR) aims to expand cooperation with Uzbekistan and has decided to open a representative office in that country, the Uzbek president's press service said.
Putin congratulates Aliyev, Pashinyan, and people of Georgia on anniversary of Victory in Great Patriotic War
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, and the people of Georgia on the anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
Astana approves agreement with Baku and Tashkent on green energy development
Kazakhstan ratified a strategic partnership agreement with Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan on green energy. This document was signed by the heads of state in the fall of 2024.
Russia, Uzbekistan to build the largest resort in Central Asia
The project is ambitious: the resort complex is planned to be one of the largest in Central Asia, it will be built in three stages
Russia developing over 300 projects in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan worth 106 bln dollars
The portfolio of joint Russian-Kazakhstani initiatives exceeds 170 projects worth around 3.9 trillion rubles ($51.7 bln), Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said. "Overall, our portfolio of initiatives …
Russian tourist flow to Uzbekistan increases by 80 percent
There has been a notable increase in the number of Russian tourists visiting Uzbekistan, with bookings rising by 80% this spring.
Russia increasing trade turnover with Uzbekistan
Russia and Uzbekistan should exponentially increase their mutual turnover by 2030, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said at the meeting of the Joint Commission at the level of Prime Ministers of Russia and Uzbekistan.
New airline launches flights between Tashkent and Moscow
Another airline has launched flights between the capitals of Russia and Uzbekistan. FlyOne Asia operated the inaugural flight on the new route on April 9.
Baku hosts 2nd meeting of government leaders from Turkic states
Azerbaijan's Baku is hosting the second meeting of prime ministers and vice presidents from member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS).
Trump invites Mirziyoyev to Peace Council meeting and G20 summit
Donald Trump extended an invitation to the President of Uzbekistan to the G20 summit and the Peace Council.
