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Azerbaijan represented at international festival in Uzbekistan
Imishli, July 6, Aydin Yavarzadeh, AZERTAC An Azerbaijani delegation led by Elchin Rzayev, Head of the Imishli District Executive Authority, participated as honored guests in the 64th International Flower Festival held in Uzbekistan. The visit...

General : Labuan Part Of Malaysia Tourism Roadshow In Uzbekistan, Promotes 5S Attractions, Islamic Cruise
LABUAN, July 7 (Bernama) -- A delegation of 20 travel industry representatives from various tourism agencies embarked on a business-to-business (B2B) tourism roadshow in Tashkent, Uzbekistan last month. Head of...

Sports News | Grand Chess Tour: Gukesh Beats Wesley So to Continue His Domination in Rapid
Zagreb (Croatia), Jul 4 (PTI) World champion D. Gukesh ended his campaign with a finely-crafted victory over Wesley So of the United States in the ninth and final round of the rapid section of Super United Rapid and Blitz Tournament, a part of the...

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan Forge $1B Trade Vision
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan arrived in Baku on July 2 for a state visit at the invitation of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. He was received at the airport by Deputy Prime Minister Yagub Eyyubov and other senior officials, with...
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Uzbekistan awards People's Artist Sahib Pashazade with Cultural Envoy medal [PHOTOS]
Director of the International Mugham Center, People's Artist, and tar player Sahib Pashazade has awarded the Medal of Cultural Envoy of Uzbekistan, Azernews reports. The awarding ceremony took place at Azerbaijan Culture Ministry. The medal and...

Uzbekistan Awards People's Artist Sahib Pashazade With Cultural Envoy Medal
(MENAFN- AzerNews) Laman Ismayilova Read more Director of the International Mugham Center, People's Artist, and tar player Sahib Pashazade has awarded the Medal of Cultural Envoy of Uzbekistan, Azernews reports. The awarding ceremony took place at...

Nepal’s dream of AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualification ends in penalty loss to Uzbekistan
KATHMANDU: Nepal’s hopes of qualifying for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 were dashed after a heartbreaking loss to Uzbekistan in a penalty shootout during the final match held late Saturday night. The decisive match took place at Bunyodkor...

Reigning World Champion D Gukesh Beats Current World No 1 Magnus Carlsen at Grand Chess Tournament 2025 in Zagreb
Zagreb (Croatia), Jul 4: World champion D Gukesh let his moves do the talking as he scored another impressive win over world number one Magnus Carlsen to grab the sole lead after six rounds of the Super United Rapid and blitz chess tournament...

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan: A Stable Friendship & Reliable Partnership
The modern relations between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan represent an example of a dynamically developing strategic partnership based on a solid historical foundation, spiritual closeness and mutual political will to deepen comprehensive...

Uzbekistan-themed cultural park to be established in Baku.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Ilham Aliyev laid a symbolic capsule together, officially launching the construction of this significant project. Photo: Presidential press service As part of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s state visit to Azerbaijan, a...

The youth of a new era: how Uzbekistan is building the future from within
In Uzbekistan, where over 60 per cent of the population is under 30, Youth Day has emerged as a national mirror reflecting creativity, technical ambition, and policy shifts that are reshaping the country from the ground up. This year’s Youth Day...

Uzbekistan’s Teplo Store opens Silk Road Pop-Up at 2025 London Design Biennale
Uzbekistan’s Teplo Store has opened the first-ever retail space at the 2025 London Design Biennale. The space, titled The Silk Road Pop-Up, is located at Somerset House and showcases sustainable fashion, handmade jewelry, textiles, accessories,...
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Humpy, Harika among Indians advancing to third round of FIDE Women's World Cup; Vantika held to tie-breaks by Ushenina
Koneru Humpy defeated Afruza Khamdamova by a 1.5-0.5 scoreline after holding the Uzbekistani to a stalemate in Game 2 on Thursday while Harika Dronavalli triumphed in an all-Indian clash against PV Nandhidhaa. Vantika Agrawal, meanwhile, faces...

#SaveChorvoq: Experts and Bloggers Demand Answers on Sea Breeze Uzbekistan Project
The Times of Central Asia earlier reported that Azerbaijani businessman Emin Agalarov plans to build “Sea Breeze Uzbekistan,” a huge tourist complex on the shores of the Charvak (Chorvoq) reservoir. The center will cover 500–700 hectares and...

Tashkent blends ancient roots with digital ambition on the Silk Road
By Akis Tatsis Published on 01/07/2025 - 15:00 GMT+2•Updated 17:23 Tashkent is redefining what it means to be a Silk Road capital. While its 2,200-year-old roots are preserved in places like the Khazrati Imam Complex and Alay Bazaar,...

Uzbekistan’s president reviews proposals to prepare for 2028 Olympic and Paralympic games
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was presented with proposals for the development of the Olympic and Paralympic movement in Uzbekistan ahead of the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. Source: Presidential Press Service The presentation outlined plans to build...

Uzbekistan to expand fine and applied arts with major reforms and youth initiatives
The president of Uzbekistan has reviewed a new draft resolution aimed at advancing the country’s fine and applied arts sector, with a strong focus on expanding opportunities for youth passionate about art. Source: Presidential Press Service For...

Opinion: Uzbekistan Shows the World How Distance Education Can Work in a Crisis
A new study from Uzbekistan offers a powerful counter-narrative to the global trend of learning losses during the COVID-19 pandemic. While many countries struggled to maintain academic progress amid widespread school closures, Uzbekistan managed...

PM Oli extends best wishes for Nepal's victory against Uzbekistan
By Prakash Silwal, Kathmandu, July 5: The Nepal Women's National Football team, which is ready to compete with Uzbekistan today in the final after defeating Sri Lanka, received a message of best wishes from Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. PM Oli...

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan: stable friendshipand reliable partnership
Iroda Imamova, Leading Researcher of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan The modern relations between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan represent an example of a dynamically developing...