On the eve of the celebration of the 33rd anniversary of Uzbekistan's independence, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a number of decrees on awarding civil servants, representatives of various spheres, medical workers, military personnel and law enforcement officers.

Today, the President Shavkat Mirziyoyev spoke to the President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko over the telephone. At the beginning of the conversation, Shavkat Mirziyoyev reportedly warmly congratulated the president of Belarus on his anniversary, wishing him good health and great success, well-being and prosperity to the friendly Belarusian people.

Uzgidromet unveiled the weather forecast for the Tashkent city on Saturday, August 31. The weather will be slightly cloudy, changeable from time to time, with no precipitation expected. The temperature will be +16...+18 degrees Celsius at night, and +32...+34 degrees during the day.

Yurt Camp Sputnik Navoi was inaugurated opened in Kanimekh district of Navoi province on Thursday, the press service of the Committee for Tourism Development said.

Kazakhstan plans to start importing power from Tajikistan through the energy infrastructure of Uzbekistan, the press service of the Kazakh Ministry of Energy said.

21-year-old Uzbek national contacted the Uzbek Consulate General in Istanbul and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stating that his mother, who left for Istanbul 4 years ago, has not been in contact for 3 years, and asked for help in finding and returning her back home.

As per the Cabinet of Ministers’ July 5 resolution has approved the procedure of online appealing of traffic rules violation notices issued by the Traffic Safety Service.

Ozodbek Nazarbekov spoke about the importance of festivals such as Maqom, Bakhshi Songs, Sharq Taronalari and emphasized that holding such events is more important than paving one street. "Festivals are important in preserving the humanity’s future," said the Minister of Culture.

Official inauguration ceremony of Termiz International Trade Center took place today in Termiz city. According to the press service of the Government of Uzbekistan, the Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov, Acting Prime Minister of Afghan caretaker government, Abdul Ghani Baradar, Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Shakhin Mustafaev, Deputy Minister of Economy and Trade of Kyrgyzstan Nazarbek Malaev, Deputy Minister of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan Kairat Torebaev and others were present at the event.

Refurbishment has commenced of the second entrance of the Tashkent subway Chilonzor line's Milliy Bog (tr. - National Garden) station. Photos and videos of the refurbishment work surfaced online.

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan are exploring the implementing of the EDO.IJRO.UZ software for binational document flow, Trend.az said.

The Antitrust committee (Competition Development Committee and Consumer Rights Protection) of Uzbekistan has launched a case against Uzbekneftegaz, the press service of the Committee said.

On August 26, the Cabinet of Ministers approved changes to the procedure for issuing protection orders to women who have suffered from harassment and violence, Norma.uz said.

The risk of zoonotic diseases in Central Asia is exacerbated by biodiversity loss and changes in human-wildlife interactions. To mitigate these risks, IUCN is implementing a project in five Central Asian countries, in collaboration with national authorities and international partners.

MPs of the Legislative Chamber passed the Digital Evidence Bill in the second and third readings at its August 27 session and sent it to the Senate, the press service of the Chamber said.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with the athletes who participated in the Paris Olympics, their parents and coaches at the Koksaroy residence.

The University of World Economy and Diplomacy hosted an international conference entitled: Afghanistan ruled by the Taliban - the approach by neighboring countries and superpowers".

The Anti-Trust Committee has completed the probe into the Shangfeng-Bridge of Friendship cement plant in Andijan province, the presidential press service said.

"Installation of alternative energy sources will be the priority of national policies of Uzbekistan", Shavkat Mirziyoyev said at the government meeting on energy conservation and expansion of the use of alternative energy sources on Tuesday.

Today in Tashkent, the 9th Annual Meeting of the Multidimensional Poverty Peer Network (MPPN) commenced. This event brings together global leaders, policymakers, economists, and experts from 63 countries and over 20 international organizations to deliberate on key issues in the fight against poverty.