Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are set to sign agreements that will fully settle outstanding border issues and increase the number of border crossing points between the two countries from 15 to 30. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov announced the move on July 30 during talks with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who is in Kyrgyzstan on a state visit.

The chief of the Presidential Administration, Saida Mirziyoyeva visited the Lolazor neighborhood in Tashkent's Mirabad district today.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part on July 31 in an informal meeting of Central Asian and Azerbaijani heads of state, held in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan.

During his visit to the city of Cholpon-Ata, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, alongside the heads of state of Central Asia and Azerbaijan, attended the grand opening ceremony of Kyrgyzstan's first international-class golf club.

A gradual cooling trend is set to begin in Uzbekistan over the weekend. According to forecasts by Uzhydromet, hot weather is expected across most of Uzbekistan on July 31. Daytime temperatures will peak between 38°C and 41°C, while southern, northern, and desert areaswill experience highs of 42°C to 43°C. This sits roughly 2°C to 4°C above the seasonal climate norm for late July and early August.

A tragic accident has occurred in the Russian city of Ufa, where an Uzbek citizen drowned in the Belaya River. According to official reports, seeking relief from severe heat, the Uzbek national went swimming in a dangerous, restricted zone under a bridge near the "Kamennaya Pereprava" crossing. Overwhelmed by the river's treacherous undercurrents, he was swept beneath the water and drowned.

Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan have elevated their bilateral relations to the level of alliance. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev called the move the result of "long, painstaking, and serious work," and said the new stage of cooperation would have the full backing of both nations' peoples.

On July 30, the first-ever direct freight train, dubbed the "Slavic Caravan," departed Belarus for Uzbekistan, the state-run Belarusian Telegraph Agency (BelTA) reported.

A criminal case has been launched in the Surkhandarya province following an armed assault on rangers at the Surkhan State Nature Reserve, the State Committee for Ecology and Environmental Protection reported.

Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan have agreed to exempt nationals of both countries from mandatory registration for up to 15 days after crossing the border. Omonulla Fayziev, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan shared the update.

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov held talks today at the Rukh Ordo cultural center in Cholpon-Ata, the Uzbek president's press service reported.

The Bektemir District Criminal Court in Tashkent has begun trying four individuals accused of bribery, money laundering, and abuse of power. The high-profile case stems from an investigation into alleged corruption and systemic violations within the recruitment and deployment networks managing Uzbek migrant workers bound for South Korea.

It has come to light that the Andijan province governor allocated 730 million soums to support the bid to enter the "Andijan Polka" dance into the Guinness World Records.

The Center for Hydrometeorological Services (Uzhydromet) has released the weather forecast for Friday, July 31. In Tashkent, skies will be mostly clear with no precipitation expected. An easterly wind will blow at speeds of 3–8 meters per second. Temperatures will hover between 23°C and 25°C at night, rising to 37–39°C during the day.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has extended his holiday greetings to the people of Uzbekistan today, on July 30, marking Friendship of Peoples Day. He emphasized that interethnic harmony, tolerance, and solidarity represent the nation's most invaluable assets.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a decree outlining supplementary measures for the socio-economic development of Tashkent throughout 2026 and 2027. The document sets forth a wide range of tasks covering industry, investment, infrastructure, tourism, trade, youth policy, and urban planning.

A video has gone viral on social media featuring an isolated elderly woman living in an apartment in Tashkent’s Mirzo-Ulugbek district.

Representatives of Karakalpakstan held an online meeting with the leadership of Israel's DeserTech and Climate Innovation Center, which develops innovative solutions for arid regions and climate change adaptation, according to Dunyo news agency.

President signed the Additional Measures for Socio-Economic Development of Tashkent City in 2026–2027 decree putting up thirty-five markets and trade complexes in Tashkent for sale, along with their branch outlets for public auction.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a state visit to Kyrgyzstan from July 30 to August 1, the presidential press service announced.