Author: Manzura Ghaffarova

MOSCOW: Russian Vladimir Putin on Saturday announced the start of gas supplies to Uzbekistan via Kazakhstan, a boost for Russia’s industry hit by a flurry of Western sanctions over the offensive in Ukraine. Despite being home to a wealth of natural resources including gas, the Central Asian country of Uzbekistan has faced energy shortages. Moscow meanwhile relies heavily on energy revenues but has seen export plummet amid since the offensive. “This is the largest trilateral energy project” between the three ex-Soviet countries, Putin said, after formally launching the shipment. He was hosting a meeting in Moscow with his Uzbek and…

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, September 30. Funded by the Polish LUNO group of firms represented by Director Mirko Novak, Uzbekistan and Germany established a brand new Economic Chamber inGermany’s Hamburg, Trend reviews. The information adopted a current working go to of Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce of Uzbekistan Davron Vakhabov to the Federal Republic of Germany. The Economic Chamber goals to assist entrepreneurs of the 2 international locations for making certain unhindered entry to related establishments and departments, overcoming boundaries to good communication and making a platform for such an vital direct alternate between firms of Uzbekistan and Hamburg. Furthermore, founding member…

South Korean firms are poised to receive $1 billion in unpaid bill that has accumulated since 2017 from Uzbekistan’s Surgil gas project as the two governments agreed on a repayment plan on Thursday. The agreement was signed by Korea’s Deputy Prime Minister Choo Kyung-ho and his Uzbekistani counterpart Jamshid Khodjaev at a meeting in Tashkent on Sept. 7, the Korean government said on Friday. Details on the repayment plan are not disclosed. The two countries started the development of the gas field and related petrochemical complex in Surgil, south of the Aral Sea of Uzbekistan in 2008 and began commercial…

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan Bakhrom Aloyev held separate meetings with the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassadors of Kuwait and Qatar to the country Ahmad al-Jiyron and Hasan Hamza Hashim, Azernews reports, citing Kun.uz news agency. According to the MFA press service, the issues of expanding the political dialogue of Uzbekistan with these countries were discussed during the talks, special attention was paid to the development of trade-economic and investment relations, and the activation of cultural-humanitarian exchanges. The schedule and organizational aspects of future joint high-level events were reviewed. Source: Azer News

BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 4. The memorandum of understanding was signed between the customs authorities of Azerbaijan, Georgia and Uzbekistan at the EU Regional Office for Capacity Building of the World Customs Organization (WTO) in Baku within the framework of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program, Trend reports. As a result of the signing of the memorandum, it is planned to implement the test stage of the improved transit system and joint information exchange. According to the State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan, the event was attended by authorized representatives and experts of the customs services of Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Georgia, as well as…

With the advent of direct flights from Delhi to Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, a world of captivating experiences awaits travellers. Tashkent, a city that seamlessly intertwines its historical legacy with modern aspirations, offers a unique blend of culture, architecture, cuisine, and vibrant city life. Let’s unveil eight exceptional things to do that you can choose to embark upon in Tashkent. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a food lover, an art connoisseur, or simply an avid explorer, Tashkent has something distinctive to offer every traveller’s heart’s desire. Unique Things To Do In Tashkent 1. Explore Chorsu Bazaar Chorsu Bazaar is…

During the last couple of years the relations between Uzbekistan and UNESCO has reached an unprecedented levels in all spheres of UNESCO’s mandate. The education sector has been among the top areas of bilateral relationship that was discussed during the meetings of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev with UNESCO’s Director General Audrey Azoulay in 2018, 2019 and 2022. Since 2018, UNESCO has enormously increased technical support in education. With launching several new projects, the education portfolio has reached 13 million USD. Teacher trainings, youth support, vocational education development, etc. Uzbekistan has contributed a lot to UNESCO’s efforts especially to…

The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan. Zoom in to explore this image at its full 10 m resolution or click on the circles to learn more. Visible as the grey area in the top right of the image, Tashkent is the largest city in Central Asia. It lies in northeast Uzbekistan, near the border with Kazakhstan. The city is situated in the Chirchiq River valley. Vast agricultural fields dominate the image, particularly at the bottom. Cotton is the chief crop in this region, but wheat, rice, jute, melons and vegetables are also grown. The dark…

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting the growth of one of Uzbekistan’s leading pharmaceutical distributors, Meros Pharm. The Bank is extending a loan of up to US$ 23 million to support the company’s working-capital needs for geographical expansion. Meros Pharm is one of the largest and most successful private pharmaceutical distributors in Uzbekistan, with a strong presence and reputation in the market. The loan will support the company’s growth by financing the working capital needed to expand its warehouse network across the country. This will not only improve the firm’s operational efficiency and profitability, but will also bring…

Hanoi (VNA) – President Vo Van Thuong has signed a decision on ratifying the treaty on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters between Vietnam and Uzbekistan. When taking effect, the treaty is expected to create an important legal tool to help the two countries’ judicial agencies better handle criminal cases, and better protect legitimate rights and interests of citizens of each country, thus contributing to further strengthening the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Uzbekistan. The ratification of the document also further affirms the Vietnamese Party and State’s policy of proactive international integration, and concretises Vietnam’s international commitments in the field of criminal justice and cooperation in crime…