Uzbekistan

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev delivered a significant address on the comprehensive reform of state governance. He emphasized the need to enhance the efficiency and transparency of government, strengthen the fight against corruption, and restore public trust in state institutions. The President described this process as having “strategic importance” and stressed that decisive measures would be required for its implementation.

The body previously discovered in Turkey's Balıkesir province has been confirmed through DNA testing to belong to 46-year-old Dilafruz Chulliyeva, a native of the Samarkand region. This was announced by the 'Society for the Protection of the Rights of Uzbek Women' in Turkey, highlighting another tragic case involving a migrant worker.

Uzbekistan and Hungary have inaugurated the INNO Science Park, a scientific and innovation hub, in the Jizzakh region. The opening ceremony was attended by representatives from both countries' ministries, local authorities, diplomatic corps, and leaders of higher education institutions.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev participated in a ceremonial event marking International Women's Day at the "Kuqsaroy" residence. He congratulated the women of Uzbekistan on the holiday and emphasized their key role in societal development and family strengthening.

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated the country's women on International Women's Day — March 8, emphasizing their crucial role in societal development, family strengthening, and the upbringing of the younger generation.

Uzbekistan and Russia have signed a series of significant agreements aimed at strengthening strategic partnership and allied relations. These agreements are designed to elevate economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the two countries to a new level, while also contributing to regional stability.

A body previously discovered in Turkey's Balıkesir province has been officially identified as belonging to 46-year-old Dilafruz Chulliyeva, a native of Uzbekistan's Samarkand region. This confirmation came through DNA testing, as reported by the "Society for the Protection of Uzbek Women's Rights" in Turkey.

The State Labor Inspectorate has recovered wage arrears for 12,754 workers employed in projects of Enter Engineering Pte. Ltd. and its affiliated enterprises. This was announced by Gulnoza Alimova, press secretary of the Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction, on her Telegram channel. According to her, social media had been circulating reports that company employees were not receiving their salaries, with the ministry allegedly failing to respond to the situation.

Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev delivered a significant statement on the country's economic and social development. According to his remarks, the government is continuing to implement comprehensive reforms aimed at 'transforming Uzbekistan into a new, modern state.' The President emphasized that this process focuses particularly on economic growth, infrastructure projects, and attracting foreign investment.

In February, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Uzbekistan increased by 0.6%, reaching 100.6% compared to the previous month. According to the National Committee on Statistics, this figure stood at 101.3% compared to December 2025 and 107.3% on an annual basis. For comparison, in February 2025, the composite CPI was 100.5% month-on-month, 101.3% compared to December of the previous year, and 110.1% annually, indicating a slight slowdown in inflation.

In Uzbekistan, an official from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation has been detained for attempting to receive a bribe of $100,000. According to investigative authorities, he demanded the money in exchange for facilitating the issuance of a license to open a branch of a non-state higher education institution. The official was caught red-handed while receiving the specified amount.

According to Uzbekistan's Hydrometeorological Service (Uzgidromet), cold and wet air masses are expected to invade the country's territory from March 9 to 12. During this period, precipitation (rain, transitioning to snow in some areas) is forecast intermittently across Uzbekistan, potentially disrupting daily activities and posing challenges for residents.