Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev delivered a public statement discussing the year-end results and future plans for the country's economic and social development. According to his remarks, economic growth rates remained stable over the past year, but issues such as inflation and external economic pressures persist. The President emphasized the continuation of reforms in agriculture and industry, as well as efforts to attract foreign investment.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan inspected the construction site of a 55,000-seat covered football stadium in New Tashkent on March 24. The facility is being built to host the semi-final and final matches of the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup, which Uzbekistan will co-host with Azerbaijan. The stadium meets FIFA's stringent requirements for venues of this level, which mandate a capacity of over 50,000 spectators. Construction began on November 11, 2023, with the laying of the foundation stone by the head of state.

In Uzbekistan, despite the existence of quotas and state programs, people with disabilities continue to face serious difficulties in finding employment. This is confirmed by the results of a survey conducted by the Center for the Development of Modern Journalism.

The international forum "Tashkent Water Week 2026" will be held in Tashkent on March 25-26, as reported by the "Dunyo" information agency. In the context of increasing water scarcity, efficient and sustainable management of water resources is becoming a strategic priority. This directly impacts the strengthening of regional cooperation and Central Asia's role in the global water cycle.

In the Surkhandarya region of Uzbekistan, a fraudster who impersonated a government official to extort money for job placement assistance has been arrested. According to investigative authorities, the individual claimed to be an employee of the Department under the General Prosecutor's Office and alleged connections with officials from the Border Troops of the State Security Service.

Anorbank, in partnership with Uzbekistan Airways, has announced the launch of a new service allowing customers to purchase air tickets in installments through Anor Nasiya. This initiative aims to enhance the affordability of air travel for residents of Uzbekistan and promote the adoption of modern digital financial services in daily life.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan highlighted opportunities to optimize the cost of constructing a new 4th copper concentration plant (CCP-4) at the Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Combine (AMMC). During a review of the Digital Management Center’s activities on March 16, the head of state emphasized the need for efficient use of patents and knowledge to reduce the price of the CCP-4 project. He stated that while the plant’s construction initially cost $2.7 billion, based on analysis, these expenses could be cut to $2 billion or even $700 million, enhancing the project’s economic efficiency.

In Tashkent, investigations conducted at the end of 2025 have revealed cases of crime concealment. According to a document published by the Council of People's Deputies, 954 illegal refusals to initiate criminal cases were revoked, and new criminal cases have been opened based on them. In three instances, it was found that crimes were not registered at all.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan made a series of significant statements regarding the country's economic and social development at a recent meeting. According to his remarks, the state leadership is firmly committed to continuing changes and reforms, with a particular focus on sectors such as industry, agriculture, and education. The President emphasized, "Our goal is to improve the living standards of our people and help our country secure a strong position in the global economy."

A groundbreaking ceremony has taken place in the Pap district of Namangan region for the Arashan Resort, a major tourism complex. The project, spanning 600 hectares, requires an investment of $150 million and is set to become one of the largest facilities of its kind in the region.

A flower seller entrepreneur in Tashkent has reported to Kun.uz about confusion arising from tax authorities' requirements regarding the use of the ‘Paynet Xolis’ system and cash registers. According to the entrepreneur, in January, tax officials noted his non-use of a cash register and recommended he switch to the ‘Paynet Xolis’ system. The entrepreneur stated: “All individual entrepreneurs were mandated to connect to ‘Paynet Xolis’. They said: ‘You won’t use a cash register anymore, all receipts will be issued through this system.’ If payment is in cash – you indicate cash, if by card – it needs to be paid via QR code. But the system isn’t fully operational yet, sometimes the QR code doesn’t work either.”

Under a strategic partnership memorandum signed between CDTI and Uzcard, the 'Affordable Terminal' program has been implemented in Uzbekistan, enabling over 3,000 entrepreneurs across the republic to start their activities in a short timeframe. Participants, through a turnkey connection service, reduced costs by more than 15% and accelerated business launch by over 50%, all in full compliance with legal requirements.