What are the latest news in Uzbekistan? September 1st, 2026

35th Independence Day Celebrations Uzbekistan is marking its 35th anniversary of independence (Mustaqillik Kuni), declared on September 1, 1991. Official ceremonies, cultural events, and public festivities are being held nationwide, alongside formal congratulatory messages from international heads of state. National TodayUzbekistan–China Trade and Strategic Agreements President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to target $30 billion in mutual trade turnover. The discussions emphasized expanding electric vehicle manufacturing (building on the domestic BYD partnership), advancing renewable energy and mineral processing investments, and accelerating work on the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway transit corridor. Kursiv Uzbekistan+ 1Automotive and Industrial Output Growth Official statistics report steady industrial growth through the summer of 2026, highlighted by a 9.4% year-on-year increase in domestic passenger car manufacturing and rising investments in regional infrastructure. Daryo.uzEnvironmental and Digital Initiatives Uzbekistan has launched new modernization programs, including a UNICEF-backed digital water quality monitoring pilot in Karakalpakstan alongside ongoing water-resource management reforms across Central Asia. Daryo.uz