Uzbekistan has achieved a record cotton harvest in 2024, exceeding 4 million tons, marking the highest yield in the country's history. This outcome highlights the effectiveness of government policies aimed at modernizing agriculture and diversifying cotton production.
In the capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, the construction of a new metro line has officially commenced. This line is designed to connect the southern and northern parts of the city, aiming to enhance the transportation system and reduce passenger congestion. The project is part of broader efforts to modernize urban infrastructure in the region.
Uzbekistan has commenced the implementation of large-scale infrastructure projects aimed at fundamentally transforming transport logistics between the capital and key regions of the country. Asliddin Isayev, Director of the Avtoyulinvest agency, revealed in an interview with O’zbekiston 24 TV channel that the new Tashkent-Samarkand highway is designed to alleviate congestion on the existing road, which sees a daily traffic flow of 55,000–60,000 vehicles. The project includes 12 interchanges and full digitalization with an intelligent transport system, reducing travel time to 2–2.5 hours. Major Chinese companies from the global top 100 have shown interest in financing.
The Public Security Department of Uzbekistan's Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced the results of the first 10 days of a large-scale campaign against road hooliganism. Since February 26, four special groups have been conducting uncompromising work to identify aggressive drivers and curb serious traffic violations across the republic.
The government of Uzbekistan has announced the start of preparation for a Request for Qualification (RfQ) for a project to build and manage a new international airport in Bukhara under a public-private partnership (PPP) framework. The project involves Uzbekistan Airports, the Ministry of Transport, and the Ministry of Economy and Finance, marking a significant step in enhancing the country's transport infrastructure and economic development.
▪️ The voting stage for the first season of Uzbekistan's "Initiative Budget – 2026" program, which began on March 11, has been suspended in several cities and districts. Local commissions allegedly engaged in violations by unjustifiably rejecting citizen applications or allowing projects that did not meet established criteria to participate, raising concerns about transparency and fairness in the allocation of public funds for community-driven initiatives. This development has sparked public discontent and highlighted systemic issues in grassroots governance.
The press service of Uzbekistan's Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that two Uzbek citizens, who were under international search, have been extradited from Bahrain and the United States and returned to their home country. This process was carried out through cooperation between Interpol's National Central Bureaus in Tashkent and Manama, as well as coordinated actions by the competent authorities of the two states.
The cotton harvest season in Uzbekistan has concluded, with official data indicating that 3.5 million tonnes of cotton were collected nationwide. This figure shows a slight increase compared to last year's results but fell short of the government's target of 4 million tonnes.
Uzbekistan's cotton harvesting season has concluded, with official reports indicating a record-breaking yield this year. Government authorities claim that over 3.5 million tons of cotton have been harvested, representing a 10% increase compared to the previous year. This achievement is attributed to agricultural reforms, including the adoption of modern irrigation techniques and new crop varieties.
Uzbekistan is continuing to implement measures to support socially vulnerable population categories. As part of executing a presidential decision, one-time financial assistance has been transferred to the bank cards of nearly 700,000 families.
In Uzbekistan, a new procedure for assigning and paying temporary disability benefits through the state social insurance system comes into force on July 1. Under the new rules, benefits are guaranteed to be paid to employees who temporarily lose their ability to work due to illness, as well as when caring for a sick child or family member.
Uzbekistan has achieved a record cotton harvest in 2024, reaching 3.8 million tons, a 5% increase from the previous year, according to official data. This growth reflects the country's efforts in the agricultural sector.