Uzbekistan opens doors to Pakistani tourists with new flights

Published on: October 25, 2025 5:07 PM Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Alisher Tukhtaev, emphasized easing travel to strengthen tourism and cultural ties. He highlighted the historic Silk Route that long connected the peoples of both nations....

Uzbekistan and UN launch new cooperation framework for 2026–2030.

A signing ceremony for the new UN–Uzbekistan Cooperation Framework for 2026–2030 was held at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy. The document aims to promote sustainable development, reduce inequality, and ensure equal opportunities for...

Uzbekistan and Germany strengthen dialogue on political and economic partnership.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan Bobur Usmanov met with Stephan Mayer, a member of the German Parliament. Photo: Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan According to the Foreign Ministry’s press service, the meeting...

Uzbekistan eases criminal liability for minors under new legal amendments.

Those punished for crimes committed before turning 18 will no longer have criminal records. Criminal liability for minors is being liberalized through amendments and additions to the Criminal Code, the Ministry of Justice reported. According to...

Pakistan and Uzbekistan strengthen tourism ties with direct flights and cultural initiatives

ISLAMABAD: Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Alisher Tukhtaev, emphasized the importance of easing travel between the two countries to boost tourism and cultural ties. Speaking at a special ceremony, Tukhtaev noted that the “Silk Route,” a...

U.S. Special Envoy Sergio Gor to visit Uzbekistan.

U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor and Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau will visit Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan from October 26 to October 30. The U.S. delegation will “discuss a wide range of economic and security...

EU-Uzbekistan Agreement Faces Criticism Amid Continued Human Rights Violations

The recently signed EU-Uzbekistan Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement has become a focal point of controversy due to persistent human rights concerns in Uzbekistan. While the agreement commits to respect for democratic principles and...

Uzbekistan's central bank projects 5.5-6.5 pct GDP growth next year

TASHKENT, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- Uzbekistan's central bank said Friday that the country's real gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected at 5.5 percent to 6.5 percent in 2026. It added that headline inflation is estimated to ease to 7 percent...

Uzbekistan, EU Reveal Strong Growth In Trade And Investment

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, October 24. Over the past seven years, trade turnover between Uzbekistan and the European Union has doubled, while the number of joint ventures with European capital has surpassed 1,000, Trend...

Afghanistan U17 futsal team crushes Uzbekistan 10–2 at Asian Youth Games

Afghanistan’s national cricket team has been fined for a slow over-rate in the one-off Test in Harare. The team was penalised 25% of their match fee after being five overs short of the target, with allowances taken into account. The sanction was...

Uzbekistan, EU Chart Future Of Bilateral Ties And Reveal Joint Initiatives

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, October 24. Following the joint business forum and meetings with executives of leading European companies and financial institutions, agreements were reached on the implementation of new projects...

Uzbekistan Outlines Four Key Areas To Boost Partnership With The EU

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, October 24. As part of his official visit to Belgium, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a roundtable meeting with executives of leading European companies and banks, where he outlined...

Uzbekistan, EU Crossing Finish Line In Their WTO Accession Negotiations

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, October 24. During the official visit of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Brussels, Uzbekistan and the European Union officially announced the successful completion of bilateral negotiations on...

Uzbekistan Advances Nuclear Plans With Italian Partner Ansaldo Energia

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, October 24. As part of an official working visit to Italy, a delegation from the Uzbek Agency Uzatom visited the production facilities of Ansaldo Energia in Genoa to discuss further cooperation on...

Uzbekistan Boosts Gas Exports While Cutting Imports

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, October 25. Uzbekistan increased gas exports and simultaneously reduced imports in the period from January through September 2025. Data obtained by Trend from the National Statistics Committee...

Mastercard Sheds Light On Roadblocks To Digital Payment Growth In Uzbekistan (Exclusive)

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 24.​ Cybersecurity, lack of financial literacy, and infrastructure limitations are key challenges in integrating Uzbekistan's payment infrastructure into the global ecosystem, Denis Filippov,...

Cuba Beats Uzbekistan in Chess Olympiad

The Cuban national team returned to winning ways and defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 this Thursday in the fourth round of the Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities. Which is taking place in Astana, Kazakhstan, until Saturday. Victories by Pedro...

Uzbekistan and EU sign Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement.

In Brussels, Uzbekistan and the European Union signed the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA). Photo: Presidential Press Service The agreement was inked at the EU Council headquarters during the Uzbekistan–Europe Summit, the...

Uzbekistan completes WTO accession talks with the European Union.

The agreement with the EU on market access includes Uzbekistan’s commitments regarding export and import tariffs as well as services. Uzbekistan has fully completed negotiations with the European Union on its accession to the World Trade...

Uzbekistan and EU agree on over €10 billion worth of new joint projects.

At the headquarters of the European Council in Brussels – the Europa building – President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held talks with President of the European Council António Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. The talks...