The Latest Breaking News from Shavkat Mirziyoyev

From education to cancer care: Global summit calls for better support for children

Experts interviewed by Euronews explained why improving children's lives requires more than simply expanding access to essential services.

Euronews · Oct 23

Uzbekistan's $12bn business drive gathers pace during Rubio visit

The package covers railways, critical minerals, finance and technology, with major US firms involved. Uzbek President Mirziyoyev outlined measures to attract investors, while business executives told Euronews that commercial activity is growing.

Euronews · Oct 20

Rubio arrives in Samarkand as Washington seeks closer ties with Central Asia

The US secretary of state will meet the foreign ministers of five Central Asian countries on Monday under the C5+1 format. Trade, investment, critical minerals and security are expected to feature in discussions, while more than 200 American business executives accompany the visit.

Euronews · Oct 18

Nearly $12bn project pipeline gives new weight to Seoul –Tashkent ties in minerals, AI and transport

Uzbekistan is seeking Korean finance and technology for critical minerals, advanced manufacturing and infrastructure. Mirziyoyev’s visit comes ahead of Wednesday’s first C5+Korea leaders’ summit.

Euronews · Sep 15

Indian citizens with select valid visas eligible for 30-day visa-free stay in Uzbekistan: Indian Embassy

Indian citizens holding specific multiple-entry visas can now enter Uzbekistan visa-free. This new rule allows eligible travelers a 30-day stay without an Uzbekistan visa. A confirmed return or onward air ticket is also a mandatory requirement for entry. This facilitation follows Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's announcement last month.

The Economic Times · Sep 14

From tram depot to contemporary art: A new cultural centre looks beyond the Silk Road

A former industrial site now houses Uzbekistan's first permanent centre dedicated to contemporary art. Its opening exhibition brings together local and international artists, while partnerships with major museums extend its reach abroad.

Euronews · Sep 9

Serbia and Uzbekistan strike strategic partnership in Mirziyoyev's first Belgrade visit

Uzbek President Mirziyoyev's first official visit to Belgrade produced 20 signed agreements on transport, energy, digitalisation, and labour mobility, alongside preparations for a free trade agreement and support for the Middle Corridor linking Central Asia to Europe.

Euronews · Sep 8

SCO challenges West as diverse group of nations pursues multipolar future

The summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, which represents almost half of the world’s population, ended with an aim to signal the rise of a global powerhouse challenging the West. Yet the SCO's diversity also revealed significant disagreements and divergent interests.

Euronews · Sep 1

Pak PM scrambles for damage control after his office edits leaders out of SCO summit photo

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appeared to go into damage-control mode on Tuesday after his office shared an edited version of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit’s family photograph, cropping out several world leaders while keeping Sharif prominently at the centre of the frame.

The Times of India · Sep 1

India and Uzbekistan deepen ties, eye $5bn trade and long-term uranium supplies

The two governments also broadened cooperation on critical minerals, defence, digital payments and transport. A new foreign minister-level mechanism will oversee implementation, alongside expanded education and regional links.

Euronews · Aug 30