Latest news in Uzbekistan? September 12th, 2026
12-09-2026
Key developments in Uzbekistan around September 12, 2026:
- Regional Sports and Youth Initiatives: Uzbekistan announced that it will host the inaugural Central Asian Student Sport Forum from September 29 to October 2, 2026, aimed at advancing university athletics and regional cooperation following discussions with the International University Sports Federation (FISU). Meanwhile, preparations have finalized in Samarkand as Uzbekistan prepares to host the 2026 biennial Chess Olympiad.
- Diplomatic and Labor Mobility Ties: Uzbekistan and Serbia concluded negotiations on a bilateral migration and mobility agreement, setting up organized workforce recruitmentnotably for Serbian EXPO 2027 infrastructure projectsalongside plans for Serbia to open an embassy in Tashkent.
- State Privatization and Economic Reforms: The government enacted an updated major asset privatization roadmap aiming to offload roughly $1.2 billion (14 trillion sum) in state-owned property, including stakes in financial institutions such as Turonbank and commercial assets like the International Business Center.
- National Projects and Cultural Infrastructure: President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed ongoing construction on the new National Museum complex in Tashkent, aligning with urban development plans presented during recent 35th Independence Day milestones.
- Domestic Regulatory Updates: New civil regulations took effect regarding strict nighttime noise restrictions in urban centers, alongside recent legislative approval by the Senate on reforms modernizing the Latin-based Uzbek alphabet.