What are the latest news in Uzbekistan?
Recent major developments and news in Uzbekistan include:
- High-Level Diplomatic Visits: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tashkent on a state visit for bilateral talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. This follows a state visit by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to Tashkent, where both countries agreed to deepen strategic ties, expand transport corridors, and set a target to raise bilateral trade to $1 billion. -Anadolu Ajansı+ 1——–
- Financial & FinTech Reforms: Tashkent hosted the inaugural Silk Road Finance & Technology Forum, organized by the Central Bank of Uzbekistan and the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN).- The forum showcased the rollout of the country’s new Islamic banking framework and highlighted broader market-oriented reforms, including accelerating WTO accession and advancing digital payment infrastructure. -The Sun Malaysia+ 1——–
- Economic Growth & Industrial Performance: Official economic data shows robust momentum, with industrial output increasing by 7.9% year-on-year through July, supported by expanding foreign investments and rising domestic fixed capital formation.- UzDaily.uz———
- Tourism Expansion: Foreign tourism saw sharp gains, with foreign visitor arrivals climbing past 7.7 million during the first seven months of the year, driven by regional travel as well as visitors from broader international markets. -Dunyo.info——–
- 35th Independence Day Preparations: The country is preparing for its 35th Independence Day celebrations on September 1, with major international acknowledgments, cultural festivities, and municipal proclamations in partner cities abroad.- UzDaily.uz———