On January 2, a meeting on defense construction and development of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan was held under the chairmanship of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

The emergence of new challenges and threats arising from global climate change, the deterioration of the water and environmental situation and the growing shortage of water resources is of concern in all countries of Central Asia. In these circumstances, optimism is inspired by a clear understanding among the countries of the region: it is necessary to combine efforts to develop and implement joint coordinated actions to protect the environment.

The service sector is experiencing a steady growth trend in the contemporary world. Countries with economies centred around services are regarded as more developed than those with industrial or agricultural economies. In advanced countries, services account for more than half of the GDP and more than 80% of skilled workers and highly qualified personnel work in this sector. The service sector contributes to the economy's social orientation and enhances the population's quality of life.

On December 28, a telephone conversation took place between the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

On December 27, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the solemn ceremony of commissioning and connecting to the grid 5 solar and 1 wind power plants in six regions of our country.