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President of Uzbekistan receives delegation from Russia

On April 15, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received a delegation led by Sergei Kiriyenko, First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office of the Russian Federation.


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Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan enters Guinness World Records and becomes the world’s largest museum of Islamic Civilization

On April 13, 2026, Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan was officially recognized as the largest museum of Islamic civilization in the world, receiving the prestigious title from Guinness World Records.


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Progress in the oil and gas sector reviewed

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was briefed on the measures being implemented to ensure stable production indicators and increase financial and economic efficiency in the oil and gas industry.


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Progress and priorities in housing construction and urbanization reviewed

On April 14, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired a meeting to review progress, address existing challenges, and outline priority tasks in housing construction and urbanization.


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The Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan has been recognized as the best museum of the Turkic world.

The Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan has been recognized as the "Best Museum of the Turkic World" by the International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY).


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A School of Calligraphy has been established at the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan.

The Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan has announced the establishment of a School of Calligraphy.


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Measures to liberalize financial penalties and strengthen judicial oversight reviewed

On April 13, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed proposals to further liberalize the application of financial penalties to businesses, reduce excessive bureaucratic barriers, and strengthen judicial oversight over the activities of state bodies and officials.


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Tashkent as Central Asia’s Investment Capital: What to Expect from the Fifth International Investment Forum

The Fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum will take place on June 16–19, 2026. This year’s theme – “Investment Resilience: New Frontiers, New Partnerships” – frames the agenda around a set of pressing questions: how to protect capital amid global uncertainty, what institutional mechanisms enhance investment resilience in frontier markets, and where the new partnership routes lie.