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Happy Uzbek Language Day

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Happy Uzbek Language Day

On October 21, 1989, the Uzbek language was granted the status of state language, and since then the day has become a symbol of national dignity and cultural continuity.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev receives U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio

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Shavkat Mirziyoyev receives U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio

On 19 October, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who arrived to attend the C5+1 Ministerial and the second meeting of the U.S.–Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council.

C5+1 “Historic Partnership, Prosperous Future”: key takeaways from the Joint Statement

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C5+1 “Historic Partnership, Prosperous Future”: key takeaways from the Joint Statement

Following the C5+1 Ministerial in Samarkand, the Foreign Ministers of Central Asia and the U.S. Secretary of State adopted a Joint Statement setting out a shared vision of enduring partnership, as the region marks 35 years of independence and the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary.

Marco Rubio meets all five Central Asian Foreign Ministers

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Marco Rubio meets all five Central Asian Foreign Ministers

On the margins of the C5+1 meeting in Samarkand, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held bilateral talks with the Foreign Ministers of all five Central Asian countries.

Happy Restoration of Independence Day, Azerbaijan!

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Happy Restoration of Independence Day, Azerbaijan!

We warmly congratulate the brotherly people of Azerbaijan on the 35th anniversary of the restoration of their state independence!

Uzbekistan and Georgia aim to increase bilateral trade to $1 billion

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Uzbekistan and Georgia aim to increase bilateral trade to $1 billion

The 11th meeting of the Uzbekistan–Georgia Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation took place in Tsinandali. The two sides discussed measures to expand trade under the free trade regime and joint projects in industry, construction, agriculture, energy and finance.

Uzbekistan and Japanese companies discuss $4.2 billion in energy projects

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Uzbekistan and Japanese companies discuss $4.2 billion in energy projects

Uzbekistan held talks with Sumitomo Corporation and Shikoku Electric Power on joint projects worth $4.2 billion. These include solar power plants in the Samarkand region, wind farms in Karakalpakstan and energy storage systems.

Remarks by Javlon Vakhabov, Director of the International Institute for Central Asia (IICA), at the Global Technical Forum of Landlocked Developing Countries on Food Security and the Sustainable Development Goals, Technical Session 2: “Trade, Market Access, and Regional Integration”

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Remarks by Javlon Vakhabov, Director of the International Institute for Central Asia (IICA), at the Global Technical Forum of Landlocked Developing Countries on Food Security and the Sustainable Development Goals, Technical Session 2: “Trade, Market Access, and Regional Integration”

7 October 2026, Tashkent

From trade in goods to shared value chains. Uzbekistan’s priorities in the CIS

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From trade in goods to shared value chains. Uzbekistan’s priorities in the CIS

On 9 October, at the meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State in Avaza marking the Commonwealth’s 35th anniversary, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev outlined the approach Uzbekistan will bring to its chairmanship in 2027. As traditional economic ties across the world are being reconfigured, the President proposed focusing on cooperation that delivers the most tangible results: joint production, new enterprises, jobs and higher incomes.

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