Tashkent expands its fleet with over two hundred Chinese-made electric buses.

A ceremonial event was held to welcome 202 new Yutong electric buses delivered from China. Photo: Transport Ministry According to the Toshshahartansxizmat JSC statement, the event was attended by the mayor of Tashkent, the Minister of Transport,...

Uzbekistan and Belgium: Toward a New Stage of Strategic Partnership with the European Union

Obid Khakimov, Director of the Center for Economic Research and Reforms (Uzbekistan) In October, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, will pay a visit to the Kingdom of Belgium, during which important decisions are...

Meet Uzbekistan’s leading female chess player

By&nbspSarvinoz Rakhmonkulova Published on 14/10/2025 - 15:00 GMT+2 •Updated 15:10 Uzbekistan’s Gulrukhbegim Tokhirjonova, Women’s Grandmaster and former world top-eight player, has become a leading figure in her country’s chess renaissance....

Uzbekistan open to cooperation with rights organizations that respect its tradions and mentality – Abdulaziz Kamilov.

Uzbekistan’s Presidential Adviser on Foreign Policy, Abdulaziz Kamilov, said the country remains open to cooperation with human rights organizations but will not accept every recommendation without consideration. “If it suits us – we will work...

Over 7,500 entities in Uzbekistan identified for informal or dubious activity, Tax Committee issues warning.

The State Tax Committee of Uzbekistan has urged taxpayers to exercise particular caution when selecting business partners. According to the committee, 7,522 entities have been identified as engaging in informal economic activity and conducting...

Tashkent Metro delays relaunch of “30 Years of Independence” route.

The reopening of 14 stations on Tashkent Metro’s above-ground Circle Line – originally expected on October 18 – has been postponed until around November 1. The metro administration explained that the delay aims to “double train speed compared to...

Uzbekistan suffers a narrow defeat against Uruguay.

The Uzbekistan national football team fell short in a closely contested friendly match against Uruguay, losing 1–2 in a game played on October 13 in Malaysia. The opening half saw both teams battle on relatively equal terms, with neither side able...

Infographics: Trade and Investment Cooperation Between Uzbekistan and Qatar

In 2024, bilateral trade amounted to $6.7 million, including $1.4 million in exports and $5.3 million in imports. Uzbekistan’s main exports to Qatar included copper products ($580,000), construction materials ($110,000), textiles ($70,000), and...

Uzbekistan’s Akbar Juraev Takes Three Golds at World Weightlifting Championships

Uzbek weightlifter Akbar Juraev delivered one of the standout performances of the 2025 World Weightlifting Championships by claiming three gold medals in the men’s 110 kg class, breaking world records and asserting his dominance in the sport. The...

Uzbekistan Faces Uruguay in Crucial Friendly Ahead of World Cup

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — Uzbekistan will face Uruguay in an international friendly match on Monday as both teams prepare for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match will take place at Hang Jebat Stadium. Uzbekistan is entering the match with...

Uzbekistan wins top BIE award at Expo 2025 Osaka

AKIPRESS.COM - The Uzbekistan pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, has received the gold medal for “Theme development” – the highest distinction presented by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE). The BIE Awards honor pavilions that best...

Pakistan, Uzbekistan agree to boost coop in health sector

Islamabad - Ambassador of Uzbekistan met with Pakistan’s Health Minister, Dr. Mustafa Kamal, to discuss strengthening collaboration in the health sector and other areas of mutual interest on Monday. Dr. Kamal highlighted the deep and brotherly...

Uzbekistan wins top BIE award at Expo 2025 Osaka for innovative pavilion concept.

The Uzbekistan pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, has received the gold medal for “Theme development” – the highest distinction presented by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE). The BIE Awards honor pavilions that best embody the...

Uzbekistan to abolish minimum export prices for fruits and vegetables.

According to a presidential decree, the practice of setting minimum export prices for fruit and vegetable products will be discontinued. The system, introduced last year, had been criticized by analysts as a “blow to fruit and vegetable exports.”...

Uzbekistan's 'parade of stars'

From the FIFA president to Jennifer Lopez and Andrea Bocelli, the list of international personalities honoured in Tashkent is growing. Uzbekistan is also seeking to exercise a form of soft power at the international level, invariably associating...

Uruguay edge Uzbekistan 2-1 in Melaka friendly match

URUGUAY continued their fine form with a 2-1 win over Uzbekistan in an international friendly at the Hang Jebat Stadium tonight. The two-time World Cup champions broke the deadlock in the 51st minute through Torres Peres. Juan Manuel Sanabria then...

Coach Cannavaro Pleased With Uzbekistan's Performance Despite Loss To Uruguay

MELAKA, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Uzbekistan head coach Fabio Cannavaro expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance despite their 2-1 defeat by South American giants Uruguay in an international friendly at the Hang Jebat Stadium in Krubong here...

Uzbekistan Launches Major Energy Modernization Projects With U.S. Support

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, October 13. Uzbekistan and the United States have reached agreements to implement energy projects worth $3–4 billion, Minister of Energy Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov told local media, Trend reports....

Georgia, Uzbekistan boost education cooperation

Georgia: The Georgian Minister of Education, Science and Youth, Givi Mikanadze, met with the Minister of Preschool and School Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Ezazkhon Karimova, on Sunday, October 12, 2025. It is worth noting that during...

Uzbekistan vs Uruguay Prediction and Betting Tips | October 13th 2025

Uzbekistan will square off against Uruguay at the Hang Jebat Stadium, Malacca, in a friendly on Monday. This is the final scheduled friendly match of the year for the White Wolves, while La Celeste will play two friendlies next month. The White...