Today, the President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a telephone conversation with the former President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev.

24-year-old man lost his hand and sustained facial burns as a result of a pyrotechnic device detonating unexpectedly In Tashkent, the Tashkent Police Department said.

“Continuing reforms in governance and the judicial and legal systems is the sixth priority area aimed at building a modern, transparent, and man-oriented governance model.”

"Some of our fellow countrymen still have concerns about channeling their earned income into the economy, deposit funds in banks, and registering assets in their own names. In this regard, I propose developing appropriate steps at the institutional level."

Uzbekistan's gas exports from January to November valued $624.1 million, a 5.2% increase to the same period last year, the National Statistics Committee said in a report.

“Ensuring ecological balance, developing green energy, and rational use of water resources are among the priority areas for Uzbekistan in 2026”.

The President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a decree apponting Abdumannop Buriyev as the Business Ombudsman Thursday.

"Over the past nine years, you and our people have come a long way. Our economy has been rebuilt, we have expanded market relations and social protection, and strengthened the rule of law. Most importantly, the results of the reforms are felt in every mahalla, in the home of every person."

“The coming year, 2026, will be a year of fundamental change in the development of public administration, the judicial and legal systems, the economy, education, science, medicine, culture, sports, the environment—all areas without exception.”

“Growing domestic demand, price stability, and an abundance of goods indicate an improvement in households’ quality of life." 

“Uzbekistan will never give up its stance on being open. I want to say this openly once again. Let everyone hear this—with both ears. During this period of large-scale renewal, in the era of the New Uzbekistan, we will never deviate from our policy of openness".

“Investment and tourism are darwn to countries where there is robust public security and rule of law, but new threats are reurging from gangs and pressure is mounting on businesses in Uzbekistan.”

In January-November 2025, Uzbekistan's exports in its international trade topped $30.9 billion, rising by 26.2% to the same period last year, the National Statistics Committee said in a report.

“I declared a state of emergency in the fight against corruption for 2026, The corruption is a major threat to the country's development and public trust."

“We are ending a very difficult year in a dangerous context, with changes taking place in the world that no one could have imagined until recently, economic confrontation between countries, and growing security threats.”

Efforts have been consistently continued to expand forest areas, restore degraded lands, and combat desertification as part of Uzbekistan-2030 strategy. This year, the main forest reclamation measures were performed at the dry bed of the Aral Sea and the Aral Sea coast.

“Nine years ago, bringing the economy to $100 billion seemed quite a goal. However, this year, GDP has exceeded $145 billion, which testifies to our people and society being capable of great things.”

"The second priority for 2026 will be switching of the economy to a technological and innovative growth model. In the light of increasing global competition, only countries that produce high-value-added products are gaining a stable position in the world market."

The international congress reaffirmed Moscow’s status as a global center of expertise in business tourism, bringing together professionals from 37 BRICS and Global South countries. Attendance almost doubled compared to last year, reaching 2,500 industry specialists. A diverse program covered the success of leading MICE destinations, the effectiveness of business events, the future of neurotechnologies and the experience economy in the industry, while also enabling a record number of business meetings.

“Uzbekistan hosted a number of major international events, in particular, the 150th anniversary Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, the session of the UNESCO General Conference, the Central Asia-European Union summit, and the international Climate Forum.”