Uzbekistan's textile exports exceed $1.7bn in 7M24 The ITMF Annual Conference and the IAF World Fashion Convention held in Samarkand highlighted the transformative potential of Uzbekistan’s textile and apparel sector and brought together leading textile producers, international

Uzbekistan begins processing Afghan crude oil at Fergana refinery This initiative addresses Afghanistan's energy shortages due to supply disruptions from Iran and Turkmenistan. Cross-border cooperation with Uzbekistan offers a practical solution while providing Uzbekistan with a

Kazakhstan and U.S. FAA agree to explore direct flights to New York Both Kazakhstan and the FAA agreed to collaborate on issues such as the timely delivery of aircraft and the allocation of flight slots. The direct flights are scheduled to commence by the end of 2025, with a

Uzbekistan and KOICA sign $300mn MoU to boost digitalization, education, and climate initiatives Laziz Kudratov, Minister of Investment, Industry, and Trade of Uzbekistan, recently met with Chang Won Sam, President of KOICA, to discuss future collaboration focusing on regional

Uzbekistan reopens Shakhrisabz Airport after 20-year hiatus On September 11, Silk Avia, a subsidiary of Uzbekistan Airways, operated the first flight from Tashkent to Shakhrisabz. The airline will now provide regular flights on this route twice a week using a LET L-410 aircraft,

Building bridges: Azerbaijan’s expanding role in Central Asia’s multilateral cooperation Azerbaijan has been actively strengthening its ties with Central Asian countries through new multilateral cooperation frameworks, such as trilateral business forums and regional agreements.

Uzbekistan and United Nations agencies join forces to advance "Yashil Makon" initiative for sustainable growth The project, introduced during a recent event, seeks to implement the Yashil Makon initiative, which aims to transform the country’s environment through ecological and social

Kazakhstan court denies early release for Tokmadif in high-profile Tatishev murder case The Konayev City Court in southeast Kazakhstan has denied Muratkhan Tokmadif's appeal for early release from his 10.5-year sentence for the murder of prominent businessman Yerzhan Tatishev,

Dubai targets Uzbekistan for tourism growth Dubai is setting its sights on Uzbekistan as a key market for tourism, with a significant 56% increase in visitors from the country in 2023. Bader Ali Habib, Regional Head of Proximity Markets at Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism, highlights new initiatives

Poverty reduction to become nationwide movement — President of Uzbekistan At a meeting on poverty reduction in local communities, the President announced the "From Poverty to Prosperity" program. This initiative aims to combat poverty over the next few years, focusing on seven

Carlsberg to serve as PepsiCo bottler in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan from 2026 As part of the agreement, Carlsberg plans to invest over €100mn to build a new soft drink production facility in Kazakhstan. This investment will more than double the company's existing business in the

Afghanistan to create 1.5 mn jobs over five years with new employment plan In 2023, the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs provided technical and vocational training to over 74,000 individuals. The Ministry also established regional employment centers, monitored employment

Expanded Cyber Security Summit to return to Tashkent in October 2024 The Cyber Security Summit – Central Eurasia #CSS2024 will be held in the prestigious Intercontinental Hotel Tashkent on the 9th & 10th October 2024. Cyber Security Summit - Central Eurasia Details — daryo.uz/en/t28Qng3V

Japan and UNDP agree on $4.9mn initiative to strengthen urban resilience against climate risks in Central Asia Central Asia faces severe climate risks, such as frequent natural hazards, environmental degradation, and escalating pollution, which are exacerbated by rapid

Saida Mirziyoyeva meets with WTO Director-General The meeting reviewed the practical measures undertaken by Uzbekistan to achieve accession to the organization. 👉Details: daryo.uz/en/tlugFcOa #DaryoNews #SaidaMirziyoyeva #NgoziOkonjoIweala #GlobalTrade #TradeAccession

Uzbekistan’s NES explores RS-20 platform from Russia’s Rosseti for enhanced energy management The RS-20 platform, already in use in Russia and Belarus, was introduced to NES as part of ongoing collaborations following agreements made between Rosseti's CEO, Andrei Ryumin, and

U.S. Embassy welcomes 20 American english teachers to enhance language education in Uzbekistan Since 2018, over $31.2mn has been invested in various teaching and learning programs, aimed at training more than 18,000 English teachers nationwide. 👉Details —

Swedish IT firm partners with Turkmenistan to develop fast payment system An agreement was signed at the "HI-TECH Turkmenistan 2024" conference between Swedish IT company CMA and local firm Abraýly Işler to develop a national fast payment system. 👉Details —

Rosatom begins construction of 100 MW wind power plant in Kyrgyzstan's Issyk-Kul region The foundation stone-laying ceremony took place in the Kok-Moinok hamlet, near the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul, with prominent officials in attendance, including Akylbek Zhaparov, Chairman of