Uzbekistan plans to open Central Asia's first Disneyland
Uzbekistan could become the fifth country in the world and the first in Central Asia to open a Disneyland following high-level discussions with Walt Disney Company executives.
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Uzbek delegation visits historic city of Shusha
A delegation from Uzbekistan visited the Azerbaijani city of Shusha on Thursday, touring its cultural landmarks and receiving briefings on the city's restoration following its liberation from decades of occupation.
Uzbekistan invests in railway construction to China
A loan agreement was signed in Bishkek to finance the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railroad, the Kyrgyz government's press service said.
Kazakhstan opens Kazygurt checkpoint on border with Uzbekistan
Kazakhstan has launched the upgraded Kazygurt automobile border checkpoint on the border with Uzbekistan, the press service of the Kazakh government reported.
Tashkent in talks with Washington regarding Lukoil assets
The USA has sent a letter to Uzbekistan regarding the future of Lukoil's Russian assets in the country.
Russian delegation led by Manturov meets with President of Uzbekistan
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the Russian delegation led by first deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov on December 3, according to the Uzbek president's website.
Mirziyoyev inspects work at Jizzakh NPP
Uzbekistan has approved a localization plan for the nuclear power plant under construction by Rosatom in Jizzakh. The project is expected to significantly boost the region's development.
Baku, Tbilisi, Ashgabat and Bucharest to establish Caspian-Black transit pipeline
The signing of an agreement between Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkmenistan, and Romania to establish the Caspian Sea - Black Sea international transport route is planned for December 2025.
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan to host 2026 FIFA Series football tournaments
FIFA has decided to make the FIFA Series international tournament format permanent. In 2026, Azerbaijan will host the event once again, along with Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and several other countries.
Uzbekistan to launch unified digital platform for tourists
Uzbekistan is developing a comprehensive mobile application for international visitors, featuring SIM card registration, transportation ticketing, and museum access capabilities.
U.S. expands list of sanctions against Russia
The United States has imposed sanctions against five Russian citizens and seven companies allegedly associated with them under the pretext of combating cybercrime, according to relevant data on the website of the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
Wang Yi to go on trip to Central Asia
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is embarking on a three-nation tour of Central Asia to hold a strategic dialogue, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced.
Russia plans to increase gas transit via Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
The trilateral gas project involving Russia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan has proven successful, and gas transit volumes are expected to grow, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said during a press briefing in Tashkent, where he arrived on a state visit.
Azerbaijan joins Central Asian Consultative Meetings as full member
Azerbaijan has received full membership status in the Central Asian Consultative Meetings.
Presidents of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan meet in Tashkent
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held a one-on-one meeting with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev today in Tashkent.
Astana and Tashkent prepare $8 bln project portfolio
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan had set ambitious plans to increase trade turnover from $4 billion to $10 billion by expanding mutual supplies and substituting imports, the press service of the Uzbek president reported.
Russian-Uzbek relations celebrate 20th anniversary
Russia and Uzbekistan’s political, trade and economic ties are strengthening despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, Russian Ambassador Alexey Yerkhov said at the roundtable, dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Alliance between Russia and Uzbekistan.
3,000 Rosatom specialists to participate in Uzbek NPP construction
Rosatom has disclosed staffing plans for Uzbekistan's nuclear power plant project, confirming approximately 13,000 workers will be engaged - including 3,000 Russian specialists.
Rubio plans to visit Central Asian states
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he planned to visit the five Central Asian countries in the coming year, as he met their foreign ministers.
UNESCO designates World Turkic Language Family Day
UNESCO has designated December 15 as World Turkic Language Family Day for the promotion of a common language, culture and documentary heritage of Turkic-speaking states.
