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Officials from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are planning to open the 'Jibek Joli' border checkpoint (known in Uzbekistan as 'G‘ishtko‘prik') in September 2026. This was announced by Kazakhstan's Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin in an interview with the 'Uzbekistan 24' TV channel. According to him, current efforts are focused on developing automobile and railway crossing points between the two countries.

A video from Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's visit to Bukhara has sparked active discussion on social media. In the footage, a security guard was seen holding an unusual device, which caught the attention of users.

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – AN Podrobno.uz. Moscow and Tashkent intend to elevate bilateral trade to a new level: by 2030, the countries plan to multiply mutual trade turnover, bringing it to $30 billion.

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev handed over copies of unique archival materials to President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during a meeting in Bukhara, as reported by the press service of the Uzbek president. The materials, discovered in Uzbekistan, include valuable documents, drawings, and photographs from the 1920s to 1950s, related to the mausoleums of Khoja Ahmad Yasawi and Robiya Sultanbegim, the daughter of Mirzo Ulugbek, located in Turkistan (Kazakhstan).

A meeting between President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan took place in Bukhara, focusing on the development of bilateral relations. The discussions centered on strengthening strategic partnership and alliance, with a review of ongoing cooperative projects.

A bilateral meeting took place in Bukhara between Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The talks focused on deepening and strengthening the relations of friendship, strategic partnership, and alliance between the two nations. Mirziyoyev congratulated Tokayev on the successful constitutional referendum in Kazakhstan, highlighting the warm rapport between the leaders.

The Presidents of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, have decided to elevate bilateral relations to a strategic partnership level during their meeting in Bukhara. The talks began with congratulations to the Kazakh leader for a successful referendum but quickly shifted to substantive dialogue. The leaders reaffirmed the effectiveness of informal regional communication, emphasizing that this approach enables swift solutions to complex cross-border and economic challenges.

At the invitation of Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Uzbekistan for a working visit. The visit commenced with an official ceremony at Bukhara International Airport, where the host head of state welcomed the distinguished guest.

The working visit of Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Uzbekistan commenced with a profound symbolic gesture. Together with Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the distinguished guest visited the Mausoleum of Bahauddin Naqshband, located near Bukhara. This shrine serves as a significant religious center for the entire Islamic world.

The Russian government has declared Stanford University in the United States an "undesirable" organization and added it to the list of foreign structures banned from operating in the country. According to Bloomberg, this decision was made by Russia's Ministry of Justice, though details have not been disclosed. Stanford University, founded in 1891 in California, is considered one of the world's most prestigious private universities.

According to Ukraine’s armed forces, Russian military casualties reached a new monthly record in March. Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov stated that 35,351 Russian soldiers were lost last month, with 96% of those casualties attributed to drone strikes. This figure represents a 29% increase compared to February.

In the Mangystau Region of Kazakhstan, Uzbek blogger Ilkhomjon Yolchiyev has been issued an administrative fine. This follows a video he posted on Instagram showing him driving an SUV directly into the waters of the Caspian Sea. The footage was captured near the Bozzhira area, with the vehicle fully submerged in the water.