What are the latest news in Uzbekistan?
Recent key developments and news from Uzbekistan:
- Free Trade Talks with Singapore: Uzbekistan and Singapore officially initiated negotiations to establish a bilateral free trade regime during an official visit by Singapore’s Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Tashkent. New agreements were also signed to build special economic zones and food manufacturing supply chains. -UzDaily.uz+ 1——–
- Silk Road Finance & Technology Forum: Tashkent hosted the inaugural Silk Road Finance & Technology Forum, gathering over 6,000 global participants.- Discussions highlighted Uzbekistan’s new Islamic banking framework, open-banking initiatives, and efforts toward WTO accession and international capital integration. -The Sun Malaysia+ 1——–
- Strengthened Ties with Azerbaijan: Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev completed a state visit to Tashkent.- Both countries formalized strategic agreements, including plans for a dedicated transport corridor, faster development of a Caspian Sea fleet, and a target to reach $1 billion in bilateral trade turnover by 2030. -azertag.az+ 1——–
- Economic & Industrial Shifts: Uzbekistan exported $1.3 billion worth of gold in July following a brief pause earlier in the year.- While overall industrial production grew by 7.9% in the first seven months of the year, raw natural gas extraction fell by 15%, balanced partly by higher refined motor fuel output. -Interfax+ 1——–
- Preparations for Independence Day: The country is preparing for its 35th State Independence Day celebrations on September 1, with foreign cities and partner nations issuing official recognitions for the milestone.- UzDaily.uz———