After finding itself suddenly unwelcome in its traditional sphere of influence, France is casting further afield. That’s why president Emmanuel Macron will travel to energy-rich Central Asia this week to visit Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, two suppliers of the uranium that powers the country’s nuclear reactors.

The founder of Avto 60 Oy (tr. - Auto In 60 Months), Zhamshid Bahodirov, who was sentenced to 8 years in the case of fraud with installment plans for cars in March 2021, was released.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in partnership with Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Health and Abt Associates, is launching TB Free Uzbekistan, a five-year initiative that is investing $18 million to provide comprehensive support services and increase access to key tuberculosis (TB) services across the country.

Jamshid Kuchkarov, the Deputy PM– Minister of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan, called for peace and stability in Afghanistan, saying it is important for the region, and he pledged that his country will cooperate in the transit, trade and agriculture sectors of Afghanistan.

Total of 561,100 foreign nationals arrived to Uzbekistan for recreation between January to September 2023. According to the statistics agency, Russia was on the top spot on 178,500 people. Russia was followed by:

New appointments have been made in the Presidential Administration, UzA reported. Asilbek Khudayarov was named the first deputy chief of the Department of Social Development within the Administration, replacing Alisher Sadullayev.

Today, high-level government officials, led by Afghanistan’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, convened with a delegation from Uzbekistan, headed by Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khodjaev.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, at the government meeting in Karshi on October 25, touched upon the importance of achieving independence in all areas.

Opening ceremony of the honorary consulate of Uzbekistan took place in the capital of Latvia, Riga on October 27, Dunyo reported.

A regiment of the Defense ministry won the international contest in combat training, held for the first time in the Republic of Korea, the press service of the ministry said.

The Cabinet of Ministers by its October 26 resolution amended to allowances for the import of certain goods into Uzbekistan on Monday.

The government of Uzbekistan puts a special emphasis on renewable energy issues, particularly solar energy. The country with 270-300 sunny days has a large potential for developing solar energy.

Today, the Mass Media Foundation and the French Embassy in Uzbekistan, as part of the global media literacy week, held a workshop for media workers entitled: Journalistic Ethics in Crisis Situations. The workshop speaker was senior reporter and presenter on the France 24 Elena Volochine.

Tashkent police arrested individuals who planned to hold an unauthorized rally in support of Palestine on Sunday, sources in law enforcement agencies told The Tashkent Times.

Uzbekistan Airways launched twice-a-week Tashkent to Munich direct flights from October 29, Dunyo reported. As part of the official opening ceremony, talks were held between Consul General Olimjon Abdullaev and Munich Airport Vice President Ulrich Theis, where the parties reached an agreement on improving the quality of service.

The Moscow Investigative Committee (IC) launched 22 criminal cases of evasion from military service against natives from Central Asia who obtained Russian citizenship. While over 80 people have been sent to military service in the Russian Armed Forces, the department’s Telegram channel said.

Minister of Transport, Ilkhom Makhkamov, discussed with the Georgian Deputy Prime Minister/Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Levan Davitashvili the development of transport and logistics ties between the two countries.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev declared national mourning on October 29 after an emergency at a mine in Karaganda. The death toll at the Kostenko mine, owned by ArcelorMittal Temirtau, has increased to 21 dead; the search for 23 miners is ongoing.

From November 1, the fare for Tashkent public transport (subway, bus) has been raised from 1,400 to 2,000 soums for cash and bank cards payments and at 1,700 soums if paid with ATTO top-up cards, the press service of Toshshahartranshizmat said.

The Tbilisi Silk Road Forum took place held in the capital of Georgia on October 26-27, which was attended by about 2,000 delegates from almost 63 countries, including Uzbekistan, the Ministry of Transport said.