Uzbekistan is set to host the 59th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) from May 3 to May 6, 2026. The prestigious event will take place in Samarkand, one of the world’s oldest ...

For the first time in its history, Uzbekistan received over 1mn foreign tourists in a single month. The record-breaking figure was registered in April 2025, reflecting the country’s growing appeal as ...

As part of Uzbekistan's ongoing efforts to promote environmental sustainability, over 136mn tree and shrub seedlings have been planted across the country in spring 2025. This initiative is part of the ...

Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan have reached an agreement on the joint use of the Chashma spring, located along their shared border. The decision was made during a joint meeting held in Tashkent, attended ...

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the Kyrgyz Republic have signed new financing agreements worth $129.11mn to support projects in agriculture, energy, and education sectors. The signing took ...

Rising tensions in Indian-administered Kashmir have led to a major disruption in regional commerce, as Afghanistan-India trade has been suspended following the closure of critical trade routes through ...

International credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has assigned the capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, a long-term issuer default rating (IDR) of ‘BB-’ with a Stable Outlook, marking the city’s first ...

In the first quarter of 2025, Uzbekistan’s car production saw a notable boost, with an overall increase of 6%, according to the National Statistics Committee. A total of 89,848 passenger cars were ...

Kazakhstan and Afghanistan are advancing their economic ties with the signing of $140mn in new trade agreements, solidifying their growing partnership, according to Caspian News. These deals were ...

Saudi Arabia has suspended the issuance of online tourist visas for citizens of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, with the Saudi Ministry of Tourism confirming the move is a temporary measure linked to the ...

Kazakhstan has decided to extend the ban on the export of liquefied gas, a measure first introduced to prevent the outflow of liquefied petroleum gas to neighboring countries and address potential ...

Russia plans to launch drone production in Uzbekistan by the end of 2025, according to Yuri Kozarenko, General Director of the Russian company "Transport of the Future," a developer of unmanned ...