Russia increases gas deliveries to Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan by 15%

TASHKENT, October 10. /TASS/. Russia boosted its gas supplies to Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan by 15% in January-August 2025, the press service of the Russian Trade Mission in Uzbekistan reported. "Over the first eight months of the year,...

Ashgabat set to host the 30th International Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan Conference and Exhibition (OGT 2025), with a high-level delegation led by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) & Dragon Oil

Ashgabat is gearing up to host the 30th International Conference and Exhibition “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – OGT 2025” on 22nd October, bringing together leading figures from the global energy sector under the theme: “Shaping the Future of...

Leaders of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan hold talks on expanding strategic partnership

10:41, october 10Author: Asia-Plus Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon yesterday met in Dushanbe with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during the Central Asia–Russia Summit and the meeting of the CIS Heads of State Council, according to the...

Can the EU Build a New Asian Trade Route to Bypass Russia?

The European Union kicked off a high-level summit with top officials from Central Asia, the Caucasus, and other neighboring countries on October 20 as the bloc aims to make new inroads in a region where China and Russia wield longstanding...

Perceived inflation in Uzbekistan drops below 13% for the first time since spring 2024.

Perceived inflation in Uzbekistan has fallen to its lowest level since last summer, according to data from the Central Bank. Based on the September survey results, the average perceived price increase over the past 12 months amounted to 12.4%,...

Don’t Shoot! Photo Ban Looms In Uzbekistan

Photo: Amos Chapple (RFE/RL) Share Don’t Shoot! Photo Ban Looms In Uzbekistan A ban on photographing and filming people without their permission appears set to be signed into law in Uzbekistan after the country’s parliament voted in favor of the...

Russia increases gas supplies to Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan by 15%.

The combined economies of the three Central Asian countries could grow by 60% within the next five to six years, which would require a rise in gas consumption. Photo: Alexander Demyanchuk / TASS Since the beginning of 2025, Russia has increased...

TBC Bank Uzbekistan deploys AI agents to chase debts and sell credit cards

Uzbekistan’s largest digital bank has launched an AI voice agent to call customers and sell financial products, in an expansion on the bank’s earlier chat-based iteration. TBC Group’s digital banking arm, TBC UZ, will use an “AI human being”...

Ukraine Strike on Orenburg Plant Exposes Kazakhstan’s Gas Reliance on Russia

A Ukrainian drone attack that halted gas processing at Russia’s Orenburg complex has underlined how deeply Kazakhstan’s energy system remains tied to Russian infrastructure. The strike, confirmed by Reuters, forced Gazprom to suspend intake from...

Nanavati Max Hospital partners with Uzbekistan Hospital to expand transplant services

Mumbai: Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai, has entered into a pioneering medical services agreement with Uzbekistan's Namangan Viloyat Republic Hospital. This structured cross-border collaboration aims to facilitate knowledge exchange...

Mirziyoyev Pitches Uzbekistan As Hub For Regional Nuclear Energy Competence

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, October 9.​ Uzbekistan proposes the establishment of a regional competence center for nuclear energy, the country's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev stated at the "Central Asia-Russia" summit in...

Russia Seeks to Reassert Role at Central Asia Summit, but Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Push Their Own Agendas

The second Central Asia-Russia summit, held ahead of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) leaders’ meeting, reaffirmed the Kremlin’s continued intent to assert influence over the region. Russian President Vladimir Putin used the platform...

Fergana entrepreneurs establish $6 million export center in South Korea.

A new $6 million trade and warehouse complex for goods from Uzbekistan’s Fergana region has opened in the South Korean city of Paran. The facility was established by Koreta, an importer of textiles and food products. Photo: Fergana regional...

Kazakhstan Endorses Collaborative Logistics Framework In Synergy With Uzbekistan

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, October 9. Kazakhstan is supporting an initiative to create a Joint Logistics Strategy with Uzbekistan, Trend reports via the Ministry of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan. The announcement was...

Uzbekistan to Co-Host FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2027 with Azerbaijan

It’s been a big year for Uzbekistan’s football ambitions. In June, the national team qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing a 0-0 draw against the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi that was enough to propel Uzbekistan into the main draw....

Uzbekistan’s gold reserves reach 366 tons after latest purchase.

In August, seven central banks increased their gold reserves by at least 1 ton – among them Uzbekistan. According to the World Gold Council (WGC), after purchasing 2 tons in August, Uzbekistan’s total gold reserves reached 366 tons – 17 tons less...

Uzbekistan plans to attract €1.1 billion from EBRD.

Ambassador Ravshan Usmanov held a meeting with Milica Delević, the newly appointed Secretary General of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). At the beginning of the discussion, it was noted that relations between Uzbekistan...

Uzbekistan plans to open nuclear medicine center in 2026.

Uzbekistan is planning to open a nuclear medicine center in 2026, a representative of the Uzatom Agency for Atomic Energy under the Cabinet of Ministers announced on September 26 at an exhibition held during World Nuclear Week in Moscow. The...

Uzbekistan and Latvia hold talks on increasing flights and cargo volumes.

Uzbekistan has proposed that Latvia take measures to expand bilateral and transit cargo transportation, the Ministry of Transport reported. Photo: Minister of Transport Minister of Transport Ilhom Mahkamov held talks with his Latvian counterpart,...

Transport, Nuclear Energy, Industrial Cooperation: Uzbekistan’s President Names Partnership Priorities for Central Asia and Russia

At Dushanbe Summit on Thursday, 9 October 2025, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev called on the countries of Central Asia and Russia for closer coordination and cooperation in the six-sided format, urged by “growing geopolitical tension...