Uzbekistan ranked 96th in the annual Global Children's Rights Index (KidsRights Index), published by the Dutch KidsRights Foundation. This is according to the organization's 2026 report, prepared in collaboration with Erasmus University Rotterdam.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev today hosted the U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer,  the presidential press service said. At the beginning of the meeting, the chief of the American agency conveyed greetings to Shavkat Mirziyoyev from U.S. President Donald Trump.

The president signed the Improving Measures for the Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment of Cancer decree.

A group of individuals suspected of land fraud has been detained in the Tashkent province, according to the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

In Samarkand, universities will be tasked with monitoring street cleanliness and checking whether there are enough trees on the city's roads. Adiz Boboev, the governor of Samarkand province, issued this directive during a meeting with the rectors of local higher education institutions.

By the end of 2025, the average life expectancy of the population of Uzbekistan reached 75.4 years, the Statistics Committee said in a report.

The pressure to secure a spot in the Guinness World Records has ended in tragedy, exposing the dangerous consequences of forced student participation in mass state events.

Before moving to the main agenda of a recent government meeting, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev highlighted the outcomes of the fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum, which was held last week.

A man who sexually harassed a woman inside a public bus in Tashkent has been sentenced to administrative arrest.

The National Statistics Committee has released the list of the most populated districts and cities in Uzbekistan as of April 1, 2026.

According to legislation, a series of reforms aimed at increasing openness and transparency in hiring young people into the civil service will take effect on July 1, 2026.

A special fire safety regime has been instituted in Tashkent until September 15 due to heightened fire risks during the summer season. The measure was enacted under a decree issued by Tashkent mayor Shavkat Umurzakov on June 22.

Under a law signed by the President Mirziyoyev on June 22, legal protections for corruption whistleblowers have been significantly strengthened.

As part of the ongoing state border demarcation process, two villages previously under the jurisdiction of Uzbekistan have been officially transferred to Kyrgyzstan. The announcement was made by Askat Alagozov, the press secretary for the President of Kyrgyzstan, via his personal Facebook page.

Under a relevant law signed by the President on June 22, legal safety guarantees have been established for compliance control officers across public agencies and organizations.

The US-based company Intertech Process Technology plans to launch a major initiative to deploy a network of modular, autonomous gold mining plants across the Kyzylkum Desert in Uzbekistan. Matthew Gradowski, the company’s president, announced the venture during an interview with the Uzbekistan 24 TV channel on the sidelines of the Tashkent International Investment Forum.

Grosvenor Law, acting on behalf of the National Bank of Uzbekistan (“NBU”), today confirms that formal enforcement proceedings are being initiated in England to recover more than 21 billion UZS (approximately GBP 1.32 million) awarded to NBU under two judgments obtained against Solfy CA in the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The Tax Committee has published a draft Cabinet of Ministers resolution for public discussion, proposing a new procedure for banks to share information on corporate and individual accounts and deposits with tax authorities. The public comment period will run until July 8.

Today, the President Mirziyoyev signed a decree to increase wages, pensions, stipends, and social welfare benefits, the Ministry of Justice press service reported.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for a new IT Park in the New Namangan smart town, located in the Davlatabad district, the presidential press service reported.