▪️ Plans have been announced in Khorezm Region to increase agricultural production volume by 5.7% and implement new projects, including bioethanol production. This was reported by Agriculture Minister Ibrohim Abdurahmonov in an interview with the "Uzbekistan 24" TV channel. According to the minister, a meeting chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev defined the main directions for agricultural development.
▪️ President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan conducted telephone conversations with the leaders of Qatar, Bahrain, and Jordan. The discussions primarily focused on the escalating situation in the Middle East, regional security issues, and the urgent need to halt actions threatening the sovereignty of states and the peaceful lives of citizens.
▪️ Uzbekistan has temporarily restricted the operation of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) filling stations due to a drop in air temperatures. The country's Ministry of Energy announced the measure, citing increased strain on the gas supply network.
