At the UN conference on landlocked developing countries in Turkmenistan, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan proposed a series of initiatives to improve transit access, boost regional connectivity, and promote equitable participation in the global economy.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan was awarded Turkmenistan’s Order “For Contribution to the Development of Cooperation” in recognition of his role in strengthening regional ties and promoting partnership across Central Asia.

On 5 August, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, held in the Avaza National Tourist Zone in the city of Turkmenbashi.

As part of the events of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, a solemn ceremony was held to present the highest state award of Turkmenistan — the Order “For Contribution to the Development of Cooperation” — to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

In Tashkent, the average daily per capita consumption of drinking water stands at 230–270 liters, the highest rate across Uzbekistan. This was stated by Akmal Murodov, spokesperson for the joint-stock company “Uzsuvta’minot”, in an interview with Daryo..

The chikungunya virus, which has recently been detected in nearly 3,000 people in China over the course of a week, poses no threat to Uzbekistan. According to the Sanitary and Epidemiological Committee, the mosquito species that transmit the virus are not found in the country’s natural environment..

Nearly 10mn people, or a quarter of the population, are suffering from acute food insecurity, while one in three children is stunted due to chronic malnutrition.

Uzbekistan has launched the development of a national artificial intelligence (AI) language model, a project that experts believe will reinforce digital sovereignty, preserve cultural identity, and boost AI integration in fields such as healthcare and education..