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Uzbekistan targets 1,266-ton fruit harvest from high-tech orchard in Parkent district in 2025
Daryo
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June 19, 2025
In 2025, Uzbekistan plans to harvest 256 tons of cherries, 500 tons of apples, 480 tons of pears, and 30 tons of raspberries in an intensive orchard located in the Parkent district of Tashkent region. Source: Presidential Press Service President...
Uzbekistan’s Parkent district undergoes transformation with new railway and eco-city projects
Daryo
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June 19, 2025
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited Parkent district in the Tashkent region on June 18 to review ongoing development initiatives and meet with local residents. His visit highlighted the district’s transformation, anchored by new infrastructure...
Afghan delegation led by agriculture minister attends key economic forum in Russia
Ariana News
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June 18, 2025
Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock Sadr Azam Osmani chaired a meeting in Kabul aimed at attracting aid and coordinating with international organizations in the agricultural sector, the ministry said in a statement on...
Trade, nuclear energy, tech deals: DPM Fadillah heads to Uzbekistan, Russia to deepen bilateral ties
Malay Mail
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June 19, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof will embark on an official visit to Uzbekistan and Russia from June 20 to 28 to strengthen bilateral economic relations and explore cooperation in energy and high technology....
52 tourism projects worth $1.8bn to transform Parkent into key travel destination in Uzbekistan
Daryo
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June 19, 2025
A total of 52 tourism projects worth $1.8bn are set to transform Parkent district into one of Uzbekistan’s key travel destinations. The initiatives aim to serve over 1mn visitors annually and create 3,300 new jobs. Source: Presidential Press...
Uzbek-French joint venture set to begin uranium mining by year-end.
Kun.uz
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June 18, 2025
The Uzbek-French joint venture Nurlikum Mining, established by France’s Orano and Uzbekistan’s state-owned company Navoiyuran, is preparing to begin uranium extraction in Uzbekistan by the end of 2025. The South Djengeldi deposit is already...
Uzbekcosmos detects over 200 field fires across Uzbekistan via satellite monitoring.
Kun.uz
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June 18, 2025
Since the start of 2025, more than 200 field fires have been detected across Uzbekistan, affecting over 1,600 hectares of agricultural land. The majority of cases – 180 incidents – were recorded in the Surkhandarya region. The Uzbekcosmos agency...
Uzbekistan Modernizes Air Travel With New Tashkent-East Airport Project
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, June 18. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev inspected the construction progress at Tashkent-East Airport, Trend reports, citing the Uzbek President's office. In light of Uzbekistan's progressive...
Uzbekistan, World Bank Collaborate To Strengthen Green Public Procurement
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, June 18. The Ministry of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan, in partnership with the World Bank, hosted a high-level roundtable discussion focused on enhancing the support system for green public...
ZTO Express plans to establish smart warehouses and industrial parks in Uzbekistan.
Kun.uz
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June 18, 2025
Chinese logistics giant ZTO Express is planning to implement several projects in Uzbekistan. According to the Ministry of Transport, during negotiations with ZTO Express President Xiang Liang Hu, Minister Ilkhom Makhkamov discussed prospects for...
Uzbekistan Advances Baytkurgan-Parkent Railway Project To Boost Regional Connectivity
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, June 18. Significant progress has been made on the construction of the electrified Baytkurgan–Parkent railway line, with nearly 24 kilometers of track already laid, Trend reports, citing the Uzbek...
President Mirziyoyev inspects progress on Tashkent-East Airport, calls for faster completion of the project.
Kun.uz
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June 18, 2025
The new air hub is intended to receive official delegations and business aviation flights. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the construction site of the “Tashkent-East” airport. Construction of the new airport, based on a former military...
Why Uzbekistan Seeks to Establish a West-South Transport Axis
The Diplomat
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June 18, 2025
Central Asia and the European Union are at present prioritizing the development of trade, economic, and transport links. These areas are interrelated and cannot be considered in isolation. Europe remains one of the key players in Central Asia. The...
Investopia to host inaugural edition of Global Talks in Tashkent next year
Gulf Today
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June 18, 2025
Investopia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan to host the inaugural edition of Investopia Global Talks in Tashkent in 2026. The event will be held in...
Construction of China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway: New substation put into operation in Suzak district
AKIpress News Agency
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Construction of China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway: New substation put into operation in Suzak district AKIPRESS.COM - A new substation "Kok-Art" 110/35 kV was put into operation in Taran-Bazar village of Suzak district on June 18. The opening...
Construction of domestic railway reaches Kochkor - Sadyr Japarov
AKIpress News Agency
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AKIPRESS.COM - President Sadyr Japarov announced that major projects like Kambar-Ata HPP-1 and the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway are currently underway at a parliamentary session on June 18. According to the President, the construction of...
Uzbekistan, China’s CAMCE sign agreement to jointly manage Yangi Avlod industrial zone
Daryo
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June 18, 2025
China CAMC Engineering (CAMCE) has signed a framework agreement to jointly manage the Yangi Avlod industrial zone in Tashkent, marking a new milestone in Uzbekistan–China industrial cooperation. Source: Press service of Tashkent Khokimiyat The...
President of Uzbekistan proposes initiatives to expand multilateral cooperation with China
Associated Press of Pakistan
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June 18, 2025
Astana, June 18 (UzA/APP) : The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, took part in the second “Central Asia – China” summit in Astana. The event, chaired by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev,...
Wind power plant commissioned in Uzbekistan's Bukhara region
Azertag
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June 18, 2025
Baku, June 18, AZERTAC A wind power plant supported by the ACWA Power has been commissioned in the Ayakagitma desert area, 180 kilometers from the center of Gijduvan district, Bukhara region, according to UzA. The implementation of this $650...
South Africa gains access to $1bln green industry fund to accelerate industrial decarbonisation
Zawya
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South Africa has been selected as one of seven emerging economies to benefit from a $1bn concessional financing programme aimed at decarbonising heavy industry and supporting green economic development. The funding, made available through the...