The USTR has removed Uzbekistan from the watch list for intellectual property protection, citing sustained progress in addressing longstanding issues. Among the 100 trading partners assessed in the annual Special 301 Report, Uzbekistan and the Dominican Republic have been removed from the watch list, while several countries remain with serious deficiencies in intellectual property rights.
in National Security / Uzbekistan,
The press service of the General Prosecutor's Office of Uzbekistan has provided clarifications on a video involving the Prosecutor General Nigmatilla Yuldashev and two wanted individuals in Turkey. The video sparked controversy as it appeared to show the prosecutor meeting with fugitives, but it was later explained that he was in Turkey for personal health reasons and was not previously acquainted with the wanted men.
in News / Uzbekistan,
Uzbekistan's President signs a resolution to reduce the state's participation in the economy through privatization of state assets and increase in private sector involvement, aiming to generate significant revenues.
in Economy / Uzbekistan,
French company Axens to help modernize Bukhara oil refinery, transitioning to Euro-5 standard gasoline production by 2025.
in Economy / Uzbekistan,
A group of medical workers and rescuers from Uzbekistan airports underwent training in aviation medicine and emergency and search and rescue operations in Belarus, strengthening professional ties between the two countries.
in Healthcare / Uzbekistan,
The Ministry of Economy and Finance clarifies the use of "Mehr Daftari" foundation funds by regional administrations for purchasing vehicles, stating that the contracts were not concluded using the foundation's funds.
in Politics / Uzbekistan,
Mamarizo Nurmuratov discusses factors contributing to the devaluation of the Uzbek sum against the dollar in the first quarter of the year.
in Economy / Uzbekistan,
The volume of cross-border money transfers to Uzbekistan increased in the first quarter of 2024, with a significant decrease in Russia's share. The Central Bank highlighted a shift towards geographical diversification in labor migration and new measures to support labor migrants.
in Economy / Uzbekistan,
The hokim of Tashkent region rewards a school with 300 million soums for implementing the "School without a Phone" initiative, promoting a phone-free educational environment.
in Education / Uzbekistan,
Uzbekistan sends humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, including flour, wheat, vegetable oil, meat, sugar, pasta, and noodles.
in News / Uzbekistan,