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Uzbekistan's Deepening Ties with China Fuels Public Debate
Oil Price
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July 2, 2025
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
Turkmenistan Golden Age
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July 3, 2025
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.
Kun.uz
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July 2, 2025
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.
Kun.uz
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July 2, 2025
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...
Uzbekistan may join global MBIR nuclear research project by year-end.
Kun.uz
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July 2, 2025
Belarus, China, and Uzbekistan are actively negotiating their accession to the international consortium for the construction of the Multipurpose Fast Neutron Research Reactor (MBIR), which is currently being built in the city of Dimitrovgrad,...
Inside Uzbekistan’s Deepening Ties with China
The National Interest - Washington D.C.
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July 3, 2025
During his three-day visit to China in January, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Chinese leaders agreed to elevate bilateral ties to an “all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership,” pledging deeper cooperation across economic, security,...
Russia blocks Uzbek peaches over pest
Fresh Plaza
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July 3, 2025
The Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance has halted the importation of a 1.6-ton shipment of fresh peaches from Uzbekistan. This decision comes after the discovery of the oriental fruit moth, Grapholita molesta, a...
Azerbaijani, Uzbek presidents review operations of Businesstex JV sewing factory in Khankend
News.Az
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On July 3, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev and his Uzbek counterpart Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the Businesstex JV sewing factory, a joint Azerbaijani-Uzbek enterprise in Khankendi, to review its operations. The factory produces 150 types of...
Arofat Salayeva: connecting Cyprus and Uzbekistan through business
Cyprus Mail
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July 3, 2025
Interview with the President of the Cyprus-Uzbekistan Business Association The launch of the Cyprus–Uzbekistan Business Association, under the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KEBE), signals a new era in bilateral relations. At its...
Uzbekistan’s Teplo Store opens Silk Road Pop-Up at 2025 London Design Biennale
Daryo
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July 2, 2025
Uzbekistan’s Teplo Store has opened the first-ever retail space at the 2025 London Design Biennale. The space, titled The Silk Road Pop-Up, is located at Somerset House and showcases sustainable fashion, handmade jewelry, textiles, accessories,...
Aliyev and Uzbek President Mirziyoyev meet in Baku
Open Caucasus Media
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July 3, 2025
Join the voices Aliyev wants to silence. For over eight years, OC Media has worked with fearless journalists from Azerbaijan — some of whom now face decades behind bars — to bring you the stories the regime is afraid will get out. Help us fuel...
Shared vision drives Azerbaijani-Uzbek cooperation beyond energy diplomacy
AzerNews
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July 3, 2025
Shared vision drives Azerbaijani-Uzbek cooperation beyond energy diplomacy 3 July 2025 17:03 (UTC+04:00) Azerbaijan's rising investment presence in Uzbekistan is not merely economic diplomacy—it is a long-term commitment to regional solidarity. As...
Presidents of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan review operations of Businesstex JV sewing factory in Khankendi
APA
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On July 3, Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, visited the Businesstex JV sewing factory, a joint Azerbaijani-Uzbek enterprise in Khankendi, to review its...
Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan chart new roadmap as joint projects hit $4bn
Daryo
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July 2, 2025
Presidents Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan and Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan convened for a closed-door meeting and chaired the second session of the Supreme Interstate Council at the Zagulba residence, reaffirming their commitment to advancing a...
Uzbekistan firms its status as Central Asia’s economic hub pre-ECO summit in Khankendi
Daryo
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July 2, 2025
On July 3-4, the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) will unfold in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, and this event will be a feather in the cap of regional partnership development. Among the member states, Uzbekistan stands out as...
Uzbekistan Expresses Interest In Agroindustrial Partnership With Azerbaijan
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) SHUSHA, Azerbaijan, July 2. Uzbekistan is interested in cooperation with Azerbaijan in the field of agro-industrial complex, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) of Uzbekistan Davron Vakhabov told...
Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan deepen trade ties with new agreements in Baku
Daryo
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July 2, 2025
A series of trade negotiations between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan took place in Baku on July 1 as part of the official visit of the Uzbek delegation to Azerbaijan. The meetings focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation across key sectors of...
SOCAR President meets with Uzbekistan's Energy Minister
Azertag
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July 3, 2025
Baku, July 3, AZERTAC Rovshan Najaf, President of the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR), met with Jurabek Mirzamahmudov, Uzbekistan's Energy Minister, and Bakhodirjon Sidikov, Chairman of the Board of JSC Uzbekneftegaz. The...
Uzbekistan to expand fine and applied arts with major reforms and youth initiatives
Daryo
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July 2, 2025
The president of Uzbekistan has reviewed a new draft resolution aimed at advancing the country’s fine and applied arts sector, with a strong focus on expanding opportunities for youth passionate about art. Source: Presidential Press Service For...
Uzbekistan to digitize 70% of public services, boost IT sector to nearly $8bn by 2026
Daryo
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Uzbekistan plans to increase the digitization of public services to 70% and expand the volume of IT services to UZS 100 trillion ($7.9bn) in 2026, as part of a broader push to accelerate the country’s digital transformation. President Shavkat...