Today, the Prosecutor General Nigmatilla Yuldashev hosted the First Deputy Attorney General of Malaysia Ahmad Terrirudin bin Mohd Salleh.

Over the past 5 years, the number of HIV tests has increased from 700,000 to 3.5 million, or by 5 times, and there is a goal to completely eliminate HIV infections in Uzbekistan by 2030, it was announced at a press conference with the participation of the leadership and officials of the Committee for Sanitary and Epidemiological Welfare and Public Health and the Republican AIDS Center.

On June 7, at 23:25, a fire broke out at Kokand electrical substation, which led to the damage of the 35 kV high voltage cable and a blackout in some neighbourhoods of Mirabad and Yakkasaray districts in Tashkent.

Kristalina Georgieva, director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), responding to a question about water shortages in Uzbekistan, said that a market price for tap water is needed to encourage water users to save water. “If we look at water as something we don’t need to value, it will be difficult to get good results,” she said.

Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov made reamrks at the Astana international forum, Kazinform said. “Now we are facing challenges such as climate change, shortage of water and natural resources, the socio-economic impact of the pandemic and the energy crisis. These factors pose a serious threat to sustainable development.

President’s Envoy for Afghanistan Ismatulla Ergashev hosted the Japanese Ambassador Hatori Takashi. According to the Foreign Ministry, the parties discussed the ways to expand cooperation on the Afghan crisis. In particular, they underscored the importance of continuing to coordinate efforts aimed at establishing long-term peace in the country.

On June 7, at Fergana’s I. Karimov Palace of Arts, Khidirnazar Allakulov and his supporters were collecting signatures for the registration of his Haqiqat, Taraqqiyot va Birdamlik (Truth, Progress and Unity) party. At this time, a conflict occurred on the spot with several men, whose identity is being established, the press service of the Fergana province police department.

On June 2, at about 10:10 am, a traffic accident occurred in Altyaryk district of Fergana province, as a result of which an Italian national, A.U., died, the Ministry of Internal Affairs said.

Today, the President’s Envoy for Afghanistan Ismatulla Irgashev met with a delegation led by the Head of the Department of Europe, North America and Multilateral Affairs of the French Defense Ministry Guillaume Ollagnier, the Uzbek Foreign Ministry said.

Four school graduates in Samarkand saved a girl who fell from a window on the fourth floor. She only sustained a minor wound on her forehead and is reportedly feeling herself well. 

Uzbekistan Airways announced holiday flight sale for local destinations on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. According to the company press service, starting from June 8, the airline will offer a 50% discount on all domestic flights scheduled from June 28 to July 2. 

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has accepted the invitation of Italian President Sergio Mattarella and will pay an official visit to Italy on June 7-9.

Today, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev hosted the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva in Samarkand city.

First large turbine was installed as part of the wind farm project in Tamdy district of Navoi province. According to the Ministry of Energy, the first 4.7 MW capacity turbine by Goldwind (China) was installed as part of the 500 MW capacity wind farm project in Tamdy district of Navoi province, implemented by the Emirati company Masdar.

Following the high-level talks, the President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani oversaw the ceremony of signing of 15 bilateral accords aimed at further advancing and deepening trade, economic, investment, cultural, humanitarian and other areas.

Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov today hosted the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea Park Jin. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two ministers exchanged views on the perspectives of implementing agreements reached at the highest level, stepping up political and diplomatic cooperation in bilateral and multilateral formats.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev today held talks with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Samarkand. According to the presidential press service, the parties explored the ways to advance political dialogue and cultural and humanitarian exchanges, building up trade, economic and investment cooperation.

Second Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) took place in Seoul, South Korea on Monday, Dunyo reported.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of World Environment Day, which became one of the unique chances for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the environment. Held annually since 1973, the Day has also become a vital platform for promoting progress on the environmental dimensions of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

KPMG has been selected as the IPO consultant for major Uzbek companies, the likes of Uzbekneftgaz, Olmaliq MMC, Navoiy MMC and 10 banks.