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Energy Transition Safe For Developing Economies, Says Tinubu
1 ABUJA – As the push for cleaner energy grows stronger, President Bola Tinubu has urged a fair energy transition that will not jeopardise developing economies. Discussing the theme of the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organisation, “New...

Nepal has fan support, Uzbekistan a solid system
As Nepal gear up to face Uzbekistan on Saturday in what is effectively the group decider at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers, the expectations on the pitch are far removed from the broader realities. While Uzbekistan’s men’s team has surged...

Tracing Production Costs And Carbon Footprint In The Primary Textile Industry
ZÜRICH, Switzerland — July 4, 2025 — The new edition of the International Production Cost Comparison (IPCC) from ITMF has been published. The report benchmarks manufacturing costs for a range of textile products along the primary textile value...

PM Shehbaz says clean energy, eco-tourism key to sustainable growth
Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif said that clean energy pathways and eco-tourism projects can significantly boost inclusive, sustainable development, generating green employment opportunities and aiding livelihoods in vulnerable areas. Speaking...

New wind power plant to be built in Tashkent region.
A 20 MW wind farm will be built with funding from grants. A new wind power plant is planned for construction in the Tashkent region, according to the regional administration’s press service. The future wind farm will be located in Burchmulla,...

Shavkat Mirziyoyev holds talks with Shehbaz Sharif, discusses strengthening Uzbekistan-Pakistan strategic partnership.
On July 4, during the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit in the city of Khankendi, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting with Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif. The sides discussed pressing issues related to...

PM discusses regional developments with presidents of Türkiye, Iran and Uzbekistan
PM Shehbaz, President Erdogan emphasize importance of deepening cooperation in trade, defense, energy, connectivity, and investment sectors Premier reaffirms commitment to working closely with Iran for ‘peace in region through dialogue, diplomacy’...

UAE, Azerbaijan explore avenues of cooperation in energy sector
On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Dr Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology participated in the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO), held on Friday in...

Uzbekistan’s president highlights peace, trade, and reform at ECO Summit in Khankendi
Uzbekistan’s president highlights peace, trade, and reform at ECO Summit in Khankendi President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev addressed the leaders of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) during the summit held in the...

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan Forge $1B Trade Vision
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan arrived in Baku on July 2 for a state visit at the invitation of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. He was received at the airport by Deputy Prime Minister Yagub Eyyubov and other senior officials, with...

Turkmenistan proposes to create mechanism to coordinate energy policies of ECO countries
ASHGABAT, July 4. /TASS/. Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov proposed to create a mechanism for coordinating the energy policies of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) countries, the press service of the Turkmen Foreign Ministry...

BEML wins export orders worth $6.23 million from CIS region, Uzbekistan
State-owned BEML Limited on Friday (July 4) said it has secured two separate export orders with a combined value of approximately $6.23 million. One order is from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region for the supply of heavy-duty...

Latest News | BEML Secures USD 6.23 Mn Orders in Russia, Uzbekistan
New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) State-owned BEML on Friday said it has secured two export orders worth USD 6.23 million for supply of heavy-duty bulldozers and motor graders to Russia and Uzbekistan. The company has secured two distinct orders, including...

Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan establish joint venture for Green Energy Corridor project
Energy companies from Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan have launched a joint venture to advance the development of a transcontinental “green energy” corridor that will transmit renewable electricity from Central Asia to Europe. Source:...

Clean energy, eco-tourism key to sustainable growth: PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says clean energy corridors and eco-tourism initiatives can further drive inclusive, sustainable growth, creating green jobs and supporting livelihoods and vulnerable regions. Addressing the 17th Economic Cooperation...

Buka solar project completes construction, highlighting Sino-Uzbek energy cooperation
The photovoltaic field construction of the Buka Solar Project—affectionately dubbed the Pomegranate Sunshine Station by local residents—was fully completed on June 28. Launched in October 2024 by Dongfang Electric Corporation, or DEC, and China...

PM Shehbaz discusses trade, regional peace with Presidents of Turkiye, Iran, Uzbekistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday held bilateral meetings with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Iranian President Masood Pezeshkian, and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the sidelines of the 17th Economic Cooperation...

IPCC 2023 Reveals Costs & Emissions in Textile Production
The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) has released the latest edition of the International Production Cost Comparison (IPCC), focusing on 2023 data. This comprehensive study benchmarks manufacturing costs across primary textile...

Uzbekistan, Afghanistan Engage In Dialogue On Economic Cooperation
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, July 4. Uzbekistan is advancing efforts to deepen economic ties with Afghanistan through trade and infrastructure cooperation, Trend reports, citing the press service of the President of...

Uzbekistan and Afghanistan discuss deeper trade and infrastructure cooperation
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, Acting Deputy Prime Minister of Afghanistan for Economic Affairs, on the sidelines of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) summit held in Khankendi. The two...