Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with advisor Suma Chakrabarti on February 23 to discuss economic development, effective governance, and international cooperation. The meeting focused on implementing the "Uzbekistan — 2030" strategy, expanding women's economic opportunities, improving the education system, and enhancing communication with investors.
Uzbekistan's para-alpine skiing team has qualified for the upcoming XIV Winter Paralympic Games in Italy. The licenses were obtained by Yulduz Mahmudova and Firdavs Khudoyatov.
Under the World Bank's Central Asia Water and Energy Program (CAWEP), a $3.2 million grant has been allocated to the non-profit Energy Coordinating Dispatch Center (EDC). This was announced by the World Bank's office in Uzbekistan. The funds are aimed at supporting initial steps to create a regional electricity market.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has concluded a working visit to Surkhandarya region, which included a tour of a basalt slab production facility in Termez district.
The Hydrometeorological Service of Uzbekistan (Uzhydromet) has issued a warning about the risk of mudslides in 9 regions of the country. According to the warning, heavy rainfall in mountainous areas in the coming days could trigger mudflows. The service advises residents to take timely precautionary measures.
Surkhandarya region has over 150 cultural heritage sites, including the complexes of Al-Hakim at-Termizi, Sultan Saodat, Kokildor Ota, and Kyrkkiz.
Uzbekistan will establish a joint assembly production for Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ) trucks.
Foreign investors plan to invest $1 billion in coal mining in Surkhandarya region. President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting on the comprehensive development of the region.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced that a scientific solution has been found to address the accident at the "25 Years of Independence" field in Boysun District.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev set tasks to increase investments and exports in Surkhandarya region during a meeting on its comprehensive development. He noted that foreign investors are showing interest in the region's deposits.
At a meeting chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the comprehensive development of Surkhandarya region, priority tasks for 2026 were set, focusing on investments, exports, industrial expansion, and reducing poverty and unemployment.
In Uzbekistan, the practical implementation of the president's decree on modernizing the transport system has commenced.