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Tashkent International Investment Forum opens amid high-level diplomacy and business talks

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is expected in Tashkent as Uzbekistan hosts investors, business leaders and foreign delegations. Talks focused on European connectivity, US business engagement, AI and long-term investment.

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UAE-backed programme broadens assessment of public institutions

Joint Uzbek and Emirati evaluation teams reviewed ministries and agencies using criteria including transparency, digitalisation and service delivery. Officials say future assessments will place greater emphasis on measurable results.

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Turkic leaders drive their alliance towards an 'influential geopolitical power centre'

Turkic states' leaders have joined forces to advance digital and AI expansion projects in conjunction with their regional push for trade, energy, transportation, infrastructure, and regional connectivity developments to address the world's urgent "critical issues".

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Women's rights and demographics take centre stage at regional forum in Bukhara

Regional leaders and UN officials gathered in Bukhara to discuss how investing in women and demographic planning could shape long-term development across Asia.

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How solar and wind projects are accelerating the energy transition

Authorities in Uzbekistan say 5,600 megawatts of solar and wind capacity have already been added to the national grid through international partnerships. New investments now focus on energy storage, AI infrastructure, and large-scale data centres linked to the energy transition.

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Asian Development Bank announces €65bn regional investment plan across Asia

At its annual meeting in Samarkand, the Bank outlined a programme focused on cross-border energy and digital infrastructure.

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Three Central Asian countries jointly building 2,000 MW hydropower plant

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are set to launch a joint hydropower plant with a capacity of nearly 2,000 MW.

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Central Asia bets on ‘ecological solidarity’ as water crisis deepens

Beyond political signalling, the Regional Ecological Summit in Astana delivered tangible commitments. A total of 17 agreements worth over $2.3 billion were signed at RES 2026, with the bulk of investments channelled into renewable energy, waste management, and industrial decarbonisation.

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Tashkent and Astana deepen strategic ties during Bukhara talks

High-level talks in the Uzbek ancient city of Bukhara aimed to double trade to $10 billion. Presidents of the two countries focused on transport, energy, digitalisation and environmental initiatives, while joint projects and regional cooperation continue to expand.

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Amir Temur’s legacy re-examined as scholars highlight a 'Second Renaissance'

New academic research highlights the Timurid era as a structured system of scientific and cultural development. An international conference brought together global experts to reassess primary sources and expand cooperation on historical research and preservation.

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New Imam al-Bukhari complex opens to host up to 65,000 visitors daily

The site includes a mosque, museum and structured visitor services designed to manage high daily attendance. Accommodation and transport infrastructure have also been developed to support access.

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Inside the Centre for Islamic Civilization: A new hub for heritage and research

The complex brings together manuscripts, research facilities and interactive exhibitions, offering public access to Islamic heritage through education, technology and international collaboration.

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New Almalyk Mining copper plant begins work with 60 million tonne capacity

The facility is expected to raise daily copper concentrate output and expand processing capacity.

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Troop and funding pledges come in for Trump's Gaza plan

After signing the Board of Peace’s founding declaration in Davos, the plan for Gaza will now move to concrete implementation. Commitments include reconstruction funding, infrastructure rebuilding and, in one case, troop deployment within the US-backed stabilisation framework for the Strip.

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Uzbekistan prepares for first homegrown satellite and astronaut mission

Uzbekistan plans to launch a 6U CubeSat in 2028 while preparing the framework for a 10–14 day astronaut mission in cooperation with international partners. The focus is on Earth observation data, scientific research and technical capacity building.

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Uzbekistan and US formalise joint investment mechanism in Washington

Ahead of the first meeting of Trump’s Board of Peace, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev travelled to Washington to launch a joint investment mechanism and new sectoral agreements in energy, critical minerals, irrigation and agro-industry.

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Authoritarians, strongmen and dictators: who is on Trump’s Board of Peace?

Representatives of repressive regimes from around the world are flying to Washington for the inaugural meeting of the body

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Armenia and Azerbaijan peace agreement praised at UAE human fraternity awards

At the 2026 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity held in Abu Dhabi, world leaders highlighted dialogue, compromise and practical peace.

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Uzbekistan hosts major international sports meetings, strengthens regional role

More than 360 senior sports officials visited Tashkent as Asia’s Olympic leadership changed hands, new cooperation agreements were signed, and international federations inspected cutting-edge facilities, signalling rising confidence in Uzbekistan’s sporting infrastructure and organisation.

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Uzbek President Mirziyoyev signs Board of Peace charter and holds talks in Davos

During the World Economic Forum, Shavkat Mirziyoyev combined multilateral engagement with a series of political and economic meetings, focusing on peace initiatives, investment cooperation and Uzbekistan’s participation in international diplomatic frameworks.

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Uzbekistan economy grows in 2025, driven by investment and exports

Uzbekistan’s GDP exceeded €133bn in 2025, supported by higher investment, rising exports, and growing domestic demand, while employment and household incomes continued to improve.

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Uzbekistan GDP hits record €123 billion as Mirziyoyev hails reforms

President Mirziyoyev says GDP reached a record high in the Central Asian country's history as exports rose 23% and foreign investment reached €37 billion.

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Trump extends invitations to Kazakh and Uzbek presidents for Miami G20 summit

The US president is set to hold talks with Presidents Tokayev and Mirziyoyev on trade, peace and strategic initiatives.

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Central Asia and Japan discuss new cooperation formats at inaugural Tokyo summit

Meeting in Tokyo for the first time at leaders’ level, Central Asian states and Japan set out a framework for deeper political, economic and sectoral cooperation amid growing regional and global challenges.

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Uzbekistan and Japan announce new cooperation projects worth over €11 billion

The Tokyo visit brought together political dialogue, business engagement and cooperation in education, science and culture, reflecting the increasingly wide-ranging nature of relations between Uzbekistan and Japan.

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