Railway connecting China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan moves into full-scale construction phase.

Full-scale construction has officially begun across the entire stretch of the international railway linking China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan, within the territory of Kyrgyzstan. The announcement was made by Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet …

Freedoms under Threat as Uzbekistan Continues to Put Pressure on Journalists and Human Rights Defenders

This report, prepared for the CIVICUS Monitor by International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR) and the Association for Human Rights in Central Asia (AHRCA), provides an overview of key developments affecting freedoms of expression, association and …

Briefing Information for EU-Uzbekistan Human Rights Dialogue

International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR) and the Association for Human Rights in Central Asia (AHRCA) have prepared a joint briefing paper for the upcoming EU-Uzbekistan Human Rights Dialogue, scheduled to take place in Brussels on 24 June 2025. …

Shavkat Mirziyoyev to attend opening of Uzbekistan’s new embassy building in Azerbaijan

Uzbekistan, Italy expand higher education cooperation with new agreement on language, exchange, and joint programs 

As a result of the negotiations between officials from Uzbekistan and Italy, an agreement was reached to expand cooperation in higher education.  The agreement covers the study of the Italian language and culture, academic exchange, professional …

Uzbekistan’s annual inflation holds steady at 8.7% in June 

The consumer price index (CPI) for the first half of 2025 rose by 4.2%—a full percentage point lower than the 5.2% recorded during the same period last year. Annual inflation at the end of June remained steady at 8.7%, unchanged from May and significantly …

Uzbekistan, AIIB finalize $71.1mn loan to upgrade roads in Khorezm and Karakalpakstan 

Uzbekistan and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have concluded negotiations on a $71.1mn loan to improve local road networks in the Khorezm and Karakalpakstan regions. The agreement was reached on the sidelines of AIIB’s 10th Annual Meeting …

Uzbekistan’s automotive industry sees steady growth with 153,800 cars produced in 5M25 

Uzbekistan’s automotive industry recorded steady growth in the first five months of 2025, with overall passenger car production rising by nearly 5% year-on-year to 153,800 units, according to the National Statistics Committee. Source: Daryo  The Chevrolet …

Uzbekistan adopts employment plan for graduates unable to continue studies 

Uzbekistan has adopted two nationwide programs aimed at providing employment opportunities for high school and university graduates who were unable to continue their education. The initiatives were unveiled during President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s meeting …

Russian Without Russians: The Politics of Language in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan’s Gen Z is tired of the Russian language’s privileged status in the country. According to government statistics, approximately 2.1 percent of the country’s 37.5 million people are ethnically Russian (less than 800,000). However, Russian is …