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On October 13, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received Nenad Lalović, president of the United World Wrestling, who’s currently in our country on a visit.

Issues of expanding practical cooperation with this authoritative global structure in the sphere of organizational and expert support, as well as further popularizing combat sports in Uzbekistan, were reviewed. 

It should be noted that Greco-Roman wrestling, freestyle wrestling, kurash, women’s wrestling, and mixed martial arts have traditionally been actively developed in our country.

In recent years, our wrestlers have won 45 high awards at prestigious competitions, including gold medals at the Olympic Games and the world championships.

During the negotiations, the head of the international association highly appreciated the large-scale reforms being implemented in New Uzbekistan in the field of mass sports and the widespread involvement of young people in the sports movement, including through the expansion of accessible and modern infrastructure and regular holding of prestigious tournaments and competitions.

Issues related to the organization of major continental and world championships in our country, establishment of a Regional Wrestling Academy under the auspices of the Organization, and partnerships in the fields of sports medicine, nutrition, psychology, and other priority areas were discussed.

The President of our country emphasized the importance of promoting combat sports among children and young people, introducing modern methods of selecting and training talented athletes, and improving infrastructure – from clubs and gyms in neighborhoods to sports schools and specialized complexes. These measures, as noted by the Head of our state, should lead to new successes at the Olympic Games and other major competitions.

At the end of the meeting, the President of Uzbekistan presented Nenad Lalović with a high state award, the Order of “Dustlik”, for his great personal contribution to the promotion and support of mass sports and martial arts.
 

On October 13, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev got acquainted with the presentation on digitalizing water sector, improving the system of water resources’ management on the lowest levels and increasing the attractiveness of the sphere for private sector.

Today, the country has more than 50 thousand kilometers of irrigation networks, 1,6 thousand of pumping stations, and over 10 thousand hydraulic structures. In recent years, systematic steps have been taken to reform water management, modernize irrigation infrastructure, and improve water use efficiency. At the same time, a number of issues remain at the lower level of the system that require a comprehensive approach, primarily in terms of improving service efficiency, transparency of calculations, and ensuring the financial stability of organizations.

The presentation reviewed measures to further deepen the processes of digitalization and improve management mechanisms in the industry.

The “Suv hisobi” information platform will accurately calculate the volume of water used and provide consumers with electronic notifications. This system will reduce the human factor in calculations, eliminate unnecessary paperwork, and increase the efficiency of resource use.

To ensure data accuracy, integration with the “Digital Agriculture” platform will be established. This will allow information on irrigated land, crop types, and water limits to be automatically updated.

In addition, a Center for digitalization and monitoring of water management will be established under the Ministry of water resources to consolidate all industry data into a single system. The center will analyze information on water balance, pumping stations, and water consumption, creating conditions for the automation of decision-making processes.

In the future, a separate deputy minister responsible for the implementation of modern digital solutions will deal with issues of digitalization of water management.

An information system the “State Water Cadastre” is being created in the industry. Through it, data on water resources will be collected from relevant ministries and agencies and compiled into a single database. This, in turn, will simplify the process of information exchange and reduce the practice of paper reporting. The full launch of the system is scheduled for April 2026.

Issues related to improving the system of water supply services at the grassroots level were also discussed. Based on the needs and seasonal conditions of the services, a flexible staff management system will be introduced. The effectiveness of the services will be assessed on the basis of KPI indicators.

Starting in 2026, the employee incentive system will be directly linked to practical results – the ratio between the volume of water supplied and the amount of water delivered to end users.

To increase financial independence, institutions are allowed to allocate 40 percent of water tax revenues to strengthening their own material and technical base.

The practice of public-private partnerships in the management of pumping stations will be expanded. In 2026, 50 percent of pumping stations in Jizzakh, Kashkadarya, Navoi, Namangan, Samarkand and Syrdarya regions are planned to be transferred to private partners, and by 2027 – all pumping stations in Namangan region.

As part of this initiative, the “Chartak Experience” project will be implemented in Chartak district of Namangan region based on the principle of “one pumping station, one system.” The private partner will ensure water supply within the established limits, and 40 percent of the water tax levied on the areas connected to the pumps will be transferred to the partner. These funds will be used for the phased automation of water metering and the modernization of pumping stations.

To explain the essence and benefits of the experiment to dekhans and farmers, a “School of Water Managers” project will be implemented. In 2025–2026, one educational demonstration field will be created in each district; a total of 3,5 thousand hectares will be covered in 141 districts.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev gave specific instructions to the responsible officials to accelerate the digitalization processes in the industry, fully automate accounting and reporting, improve the efficiency of local services, expand the practice of public-private partnerships, and strengthen employee accountability. In conclusion, the Head of State signed the relevant documents.
 

The working visit of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Tajikistan has concluded.

As part of the program in Dushanbe, the Head of our state held talks with the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev also took part in the second summit in the “Central Asia-Russia” format and the regular meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States.

The leader of Uzbekistan put forward a number of initiatives aimed at expanding practical cooperation and increasing the effectiveness of multilateral cooperation in the political, economic, and humanitarian spheres.

At the end of the visit, the distinguished guest was seen off at Dushanbe International Airport by Tajikistan’s Prime Minister Kohir Rasulzoda and other officials. The Head of our state departed for Tashkent.

A meeting was held between the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, in the city of Dushanbe. 

At the beginning of the conversation, the leader of Uzbekistan sincerely congratulated the President of Tajikistan on the fruitful chairmanship of the Commonwealth of Independent States and wished him success in the upcoming “Central Asia-Russia” meetings and the CIS summit.

Topical issues of further expansion and strengthening of Uzbek-Tajik relations of friendship, good-neighborliness, strategic partnership, and alliance were discussed.

The positive dynamics of bilateral cooperation were noted with deep satisfaction. The volume of trade and cargo transportation, as well as the frequency of flights, are growing.

Particular attention was paid to taking coordinated measures to increase mutual trade and promote cooperation projects in industry, energy, agriculture, and other priority areas.

The importance of continuing active cultural and humanitarian exchanges and productive interregional contacts was emphasized.

A detailed exchange of views also took place on key issues on the international and regional agenda, including preparations for the upcoming Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia in Tashkent in November this year.
 

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Under the chairmanship of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev an expanded meeting was held dedicated to cotton harvesting, preparations for the autumn-winter season, execution of the indicators of investment and export, as well as implementation of the nationwide Yashil Makon project.

Pace of cotton harvesting and existing local problems were reviewed in detail during the discussion. 

This year 875 thousand hectares of land were sown with cotton, agreements were concluded on preparing 3,7 million raw cotton. Over 900 machinery was attracted to cotton harvesting, farmers were ensured with fuel and fertilizers on preferential prices.

At the same time, a range of regions experience delays from the schedule. If in Surkhandarya, Khorezm, Ferghana and Andijan regions the results have been adequate, then in Samarkand, Syrdarya and Navoi the situation remains unsatisfactory. The President instructed in a short term to create operational headquarters, ensure quality harvesting and resolve concerns of farmers effectively.  

The responsible structures were instructed to timely transfer funds for the harvested cotton.

Separate attention was paid to the preparations for the autumn-winter season. 

Among 640 schools and kindergartens throughout the country, 125 are still not repaired. Almost a thousand residential buildings out of 9,8 thousand are not ready for the season. In Jizzakh and Surkhandarya regions, boiler house repairs have also not been completed. The Head of state demanded that all shortcomings be fully addressed within two weeks and that substations, as well as electricity and water supply networks, be brought into readiness.

It was reported that 55 thousand tons of coal have been supplied to the population to date, including 9 thousand tons to 381 remote settlements. At the same time, 27 thousand tons of coal remain in storage. The President instructed that this coal be delivered to residents as soon as possible, and that 330 thousand tons of liquefied gas be reliably supplied to consumers during the winter. It was emphasized that responsible officials bear personal accountability for the uninterrupted supply of gas and electricity.

The implementation of the Yashil Makon program was reviewed separately. It was noted that out of 137 million seedlings planted in spring, 27,5 million dried up. The reason was the early onset of heat, which prevented young trees from taking root, while their irrigation required 2-3 times more water. In this regard, the need to expand autumn planting was emphasized: this season, 125 million trees and shrubs are planned to be planted, another 75 million to follow in spring. At the same time, seedlings must not be planted in areas lacking irrigation systems.

The acceleration of urbanization processes requires increasing green zones in cities and regional centers. To ensure scientifically grounded urban development according to “green” standards, it was instructed to involve scientists, urban planners, and environmental specialists in preparing “green” master plans for Tashkent, Nukus and all regional centers within two months.

In the economic bloc of the meeting it was emphasized that by the end of the 9 months the volume of attracted foreign investments will reach $33,5 billion. In September-August export amounted to $23 billion, which is 31% more than last year’s indicator. 

At the same time, the growth of investments and export isn’t witnessed in all regions, indicators decreased in some regions. The President instructed to ensure by the end of the year additional export amounting to $7,3 billion, to actively attract investments and develop new markets. 

It was especially emphasized that cooperation will be established with separate U.S. states. Each region will establish partner ties with concrete state, which will allow to expand direct contacts between local entrepreneurs and foreign partners. 

Concluding the meeting, the President gave specific instructions on timely and full implementation of the tasks set in all areas. 

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The historic visit of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to the city of New York for participating in the events of the 80th anniversary session of the UN General Assembly. 

During his stay in the U.S., the Head of our state gave an address in the general political debates of the 80th anniversary session of the UN General Assembly, especially emphasizing the role of the UN as a main platform for resolving the most acute global problems, as well as the ongoing irreversible reforms in New Uzbekistan.

The Leader of Uzbekistan put forward a number of proposals and initiatives aimed at resolving the most relevant issues of international and regional agenda, ensuring peace and sustainable development. 

The central event of the visit was a meeting of the Head of state with the President of the United States Donald Trump. The leaders of the two countries agreed on further enhancing Uzbek-American relations of strategic partnership and expanding practical cooperation. 

Shavkat Mirziyoyev also held talks with the UN Secretary-General António Guterres, President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung, King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan, President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel, President of Albania Bajram Begaj, as well as the IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva, World Bank Group president Ajay Banga and Director-General of the World Trade Organization Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

The President of Uzbekistan also received Special Envoy of the U.S. President for South and Central Asian affairs Sergio Gor, chairman of the Parliamentary Caucus on cooperation with Uzbekistan at U.S. Congress, congressman Trent Kelly. 

The business program of the visit was also intensive. The leader of Uzbekistan held a “roundtable” with the participation of the U.S. business society, as well as talks with the heads of various leading transnational companies, corporations, investment funds and financial institutes – Traxys, FLSmidth, McKinsey, Go Green Partners, Colorado School of Mines, BlackRock, Boeing Global, Franklin Templeton, Citigroup, Air Products, BNY, Jefferies, NASDAQ, Oppenheimer and many others.

Following the meetings and negotiations a medium-term program of projects was formed. In the presence of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Special Envoy of the U.S. President Sergio Gor, a ceremony of exchanging signed bilateral trade contracts and investment agreements was held, including in the field of critical minerals, civil aviation, chemical industry, energy and other priority areas.

Concluding the visit to the United States, the Head of our state traditionally met with a group of compatriots working and living in the U.S., as well as with “El-Yurt Umidi” foundation fellows studying at leading American universities.

At the conclusion of the events of the visit, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev departed to the city of Tashkent. 
 

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On September 24, at the conclusion of the working visit to the United States, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, following a good tradition, met with the Uzbek community members working and living in this country, as well as with “El-Yurt Umidi” foundation fellows studying at leading American universities.

During a sincere and meaningful conversation held in a friendly and informal atmosphere, issues related to the implementation of reforms in the New Uzbekistan were discussed, particularly the contribution of compatriots and diaspora organizations to their active promotion.

At the meeting, the “International business marathon of compatriots” was also launched, aimed at creating a dialogue platform to develop business contacts among youth with the support and consultations of successful entrepreneurs from among the compatriots.

The participants shared their proposals on expanding and strengthening trade, economic, investment, scientific and educational ties between Uzbekistan and the United States, implementing advanced American technologies in key sectors of the national economy, promoting innovations in medicine, transport and logistics, as well as developing marketplaces in Uzbekistan.

Expressing his gratitude to compatriots for their contribution to the Homeland’s development, the Head of our state emphasized that all the proposals and initiatives voiced during the meeting would be thoroughly reviewed by relevant ministries and agencies, and the most promising ones will be implemented in practice.

President of Uzbekistan paid special attention to the “El-Yurt Umidi” scholarship holders, whose number in the U.S. now exceeds 500. He stressed that supporting talented youth and creating opportunities to apply their knowledge and experience in the country are among the key priorities of national policy.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev wished the students success in their studies and future professional endeavors, noting that the state is always open to youth initiatives and ready to provide them all the necessary support.

In turn, the participants expressed their gratitude to the leader of Uzbekistan for his attention to the diaspora and the younger generation, the conditions and opportunities created to unlock the potential of young people, as well as reaffirmed their readiness in making a contribution to the prosperity of our Homeland.

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In the framework of participation in the events of the anniversary session of the UNGA, on September 24 President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received at his residence a member of the United States Congress, chairman of the Parliamentary Caucus on cooperation with Uzbekistan at the House of Representatives Trent Kelly and Commanding General of the Mississippi Army major general Bobby Ginn. 

Issues of further expanding Uzbek-American relations of strategic partnership, including strengthening interparliamentary dialogue, were reviewed.

The dynamic development of interparliamentary contacts and exchanges was noted with satisfaction. Members of the Senate and House of Representatives regularly visit Uzbekistan. Caucus on cooperation with Uzbekistan is actively working, its membership is growing. “Days of Uzbekistan” are held at the Congress annually, contributing to the strengthening of cooperation between the parliaments of the two countries. 

High assessment was given to the trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian ties with the American state Mississippi. 

The importance was emphasized on the Congress support in further enhancing strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and the U.S., practical implementation of high-level agreements.

As a result of the meeting, it was agreed to organize visits of Congress delegation and business-mission of Mississippi state in the near term.

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On September 23, on the sidelines of the 80th anniversary session of the UN General Assembly, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting with President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel.

Issues of further expanding trade and economic cooperation were discussed. Specific projects for developing cooperation in trade, investment, innovation, transport, agriculture and other priority areas were reviewed.

Agreements were reached on maintaining close interagency contacts.
 

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On the sidelines of the anniversary session of the UN General Assembly, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting with King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan.

Issues of practical implementation of the agreements reached during the high-level visit to the Republic of Uzbekistan in August this year were discussed.

Special attention was paid to adopting coordinated measures to accelerate the implementation of priority investment projects with the participation of leading companies from Uzbekistan and Jordan.