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All World Cup participants confirmed

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Uzbekistan opens consulate in Washington State

Akhror Burkhanov has begun his duties as Uzbekistan’s first consul general in Washington, marking the opening of a new diplomatic presence aimed at strengthening ties with the western regions of the US.
https://t.co/eGdPDkkwUy

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Uzbekistan launches major copper processing plant as reserves promise 100 years of supply

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has inaugurated a major copper processing facility at the Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Combine.
https://t.co/CLGMg7TesN

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The Central Asia Program (CAP) at the Institute for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies (IERES) of George Washington University has announced the appointment of Komil Allamjonov as the program’s special advisor.

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Uzbekistan’s external debt hits $68.4B amid surge in corporate borrowing

In the first quarter of 2025, Uzbekistan’s total external debt rose by $4.3 billion.
https://t.co/hODXzwsFpj

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Uzbekistan urges citizens to avoid travel to Israel and Iran amid rising tensions

“The sharp deterioration of the situation in the Middle East deeply concerns us,” the MFA said.
https://t.co/0QARxtwMQ9

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Why speak Russian in Uzbekistan — and not Uzbek?

Tashkent café incident reignites debate on language use in public service
https://t.co/6DCY8V9ZMF

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Uzbekistan and China near final stage of visa-free travel agreement

Once completed, the agreement will allow for 30-day visa-free travel between the two countries.

https://t.co/P0FwVPTDe6

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Uzbekistan and Vietnam discuss possible visa-free travel to boost ties

On April 7, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting with a delegation led by Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam, Tran Thanh Man.
https://t.co/82vsXS4KXB

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Uzbekistan sends Kazakhstan 12.6 billion cubic meters of water, exceeding plan

From October of last year to April 1 of this year, Uzbekistan supplied 12.6 billion cubic meters of water to Kazakhstan — 1.7 billion cubic meters more than initially planned.
https://t.co/Uvf6qsDiPa

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Uzbekistan rises in FIFA rankings

According to the updated FIFA world rankings for March 2025, the Uzbekistan national team has moved up one position to 57th place.
https://t.co/L2JPLJ3F76

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President Mirziyoyev warns of security threats, advocates engagement with Afghanistan

He called for Afghanistan’s involvement in regional projects and expressed hope that the international community would establish dialogue with the Afghan authorities.
https://t.co/A1wLWxBa6V

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Belgium to return $108 million in seized corruption funds to Uzbekistan

Following investigations into multiple corruption-related crimes, the Brussels Prosecutor’s Office seized $200 million at the request of the Uzbek government.
https://t.co/SApO8Fw6Ow

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UAE court issues death penalty to three Uzbek nationals accused of killing Jewish Rabbi

Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says “ruling is not final”
https://t.co/BJfgHQKiYX

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Pool water spills off buildings in Bangkok after earthquake hits Myanmar

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Uzbekistan’s gas and electricity output declines

In January–February 2025, Uzbekistan experienced a 4.2% drop in gas production, a 12% decrease in oil output, and significant declines in gasoline (-21%) and diesel fuel (-39%) production. https://t.co/zEIYvzgeUv

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From Navoi to the Ivy League

Rukhshona Sobirova, a native of Navoi, grew up in a family of teachers. She secured a full-ride scholarship worth $370,000 to study at the University of Pennsylvania.
https://t.co/xBgklRfXsk

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UzAtom head dismisses concerns over Russian influence on nuclear project

"There is no such thing as Russia having some kind of button that, when pressed, would trigger something at this plant," Azim Akhmedkhodjaev said.
https://t.co/vDDWoJMduX

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Surkhandarya farmer dies in custody during questioning in murder investigation

The 50-year-old man was taken from his home by Internal Affairs Department officers. He was held in the IAD building for 2 days and died on February 25 due to “heart attack.”
https://t.co/T6TwEK9whd

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Uzbekistan's national debt exceeds $40 billion

This is equivalent to 35% of the country's GDP.

https://t.co/F3jTJMpbi4