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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...

China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway to be linked with Trans-Afghan corridor, says Mirziyoyev
Azernews reports that President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, speaking at the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit in Khankendi, announced that the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway will eventually be connected to the...

China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway To Link To Trans-Afghan Corridor - Shavkat Mirziyoyev
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) KHANKENDI, Azerbaijan, July 4. The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway will be connected to the Trans-Afghan corridor, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev said during the 17th ECO summit, Trend 's special...

Uzbekistan leans into digitalization
Digital versions of ID-related documents are now valid nationwide in Uzbekistan – but there is a notable caveat for one major form of identity – as the Central Asian country moves boldly towards a digital future. At the start of July, Uzbekistan...

Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan Establish Green Corridor Union
ASTANA – Azerenergy, Kazakhstan Electricity Grid Operating Company (KEGOC), and National Electric Networks of Uzbekistan have jointly established a new venture, the Green Corridor Union, which will be headquartered in Baku, according to the...

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan: A Stable Friendship & Reliable Partnership
The modern relations between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan represent an example of a dynamically developing strategic partnership based on a solid historical foundation, spiritual closeness and mutual political will to deepen comprehensive...

Why the Uzbekistan–Azerbaijan partnership is becoming a strategic anchor in Eurasia
Editor's note: Seymur Mammadov, a special commentator for News.Az, is the director of the international expert club EurAsiaAz. The article expresses the personal opinion of the author and may not coincide with the view of News.Az. In a world...

Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan reinforce ties ahead of ECO Summit
By Toby Gregory Published on 03/07/2025 - 15:07 GMT+2 Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has arrived in Azerbaijan for a state visit, underscoring a growing partnership between the two countries in Central Asia and South Caucasus....

Uzbekistan moves to legalize informal brokers and digitize real estate deals.
Uzbekistan is set to modernize its real estate sector by introducing an electronic settlement system and formally recognizing informal brokers as “real estate agents,” according to a new draft law passed by the Legislative Chamber on July 1....

Uzbekistan-themed cultural park to be established in Baku.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Ilham Aliyev laid a symbolic capsule together, officially launching the construction of this significant project. Photo: Presidential press service As part of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s state visit to Azerbaijan, a...

Uzbekistan considers the Pakistani port of Karachi as a new export hub
A delegation of businessmen from Uzbekistan held negotiations in Karachi (Pakistan) on expanding goods exports. The discussion took place with the support of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Pakistan, podrobno.uz reports. The parties discussed...

Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan target $1bn trade by 2030 as leaders seal broad cooperation agreements in Baku
Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan target $1bn trade by 2030 as leaders seal broad cooperation agreements in Baku Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan have set a target to increase bilateral trade to $1bn by 2030, as Presidents Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Ilham Aliyev...

Azerbaijan And Uzbekistan's Friendship Enjoys Official And Public Channels - Analyst
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 3. Relations between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan have long moved beyond classic diplomatic frameworks, political analyst Azer Garayev told Trend . He said that these affiliations are now...

Uzbekistan's Deepening Ties with China Fuels Public Debate
Rumors that the Uzbek government is handing over farmland to Chinese investors keep bubbling up despite repeated and categorical denials from officials, putting Tashkent in an uncomfortable spot. The latest flare up came after a video made the...

Delegation of Turkmenistan specialists visited Uzbekistan
A delegation from Turkmenistan, which included representatives from the Ministry of Environmental Protection, the Academy of Sciences, local government bodies, and other institutions, paid a working visit to Uzbekistan. The purpose of the trip was...

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan to accelerate joint project for electricity export to Europe.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held a one-on-one meeting followed by the second session of the Supreme Interstate Council. Photo: Presidential Press Service The leaders discussed ways to further...

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan formalize cooperation with multiple bilateral agreements.
Following today’s negotiations held in Baku, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev adopted the Decision of the second session of the Supreme Interstate Council. According to the presidential press...