Following heavy rainfall yesterday, dry weather is expected across Uzbekistan on Friday afternoon, according to Uzhydromet. Temperatures will range from 0 to +5°C, with temperatures in the south ranging from +6 to +9°C.

Tashkent hosted the 26th meeting of the CIS Commission on Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy Wednesday, which was attended by officials of the nuclear authorities of Uzbekistan, Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.

Uzbekistan is concerned about potential delays in its accession process to the World Trade Organization, the Presidential WTO Envoy and the chief negotiator Azizbek Urunov said speaking at a meeting of the WTO General Council.

President Mirziyoyev signed a decree on implementation of a 300 MW (600 MW/h) electricity storage system project in Navoi province.

Abdugani Sanginov, named as the chairman of Uzbekneftegaz by the president, was officially introduced to the company's staff, the company's press service said today.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed the Measures to improve the activities of the Constitutional Court of Uzbekistan and implement modern digital technologies Decree.

Visit took place to the Uzbekistan-Japan Innovation Center for Youth (UJICY), with which the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is implementing the Project for Strengthening Institutional Capacity and Ensuring Sustainable Development of the Center.

On December 10, the president Mirziyoyev signed Additional measures to expand cashless payments and reduce the share of the shadow economy Decree alien companies providing services or selling goods in Uzbekistan without registering with the tax authorities may face restrictions on their activities Starting January 1.

Effective January 1, 2026, the requirement for government approval to invest in U.S. companies will be lifted for Uzbek. On December 16, the Central Bank amended the procedure for certain foreign exchange transactions related to capital flows.

The first stage of consultations on simplifying EU visa procedures for Uzbek nationals to work, study, truck drivers, and for tourism purposes took place in Tashkent between the Foreign Ministry and the European Commission's Directorate-General for Home Affairs and Migration, Dunyo News Agency said.

Since coming to power in late 2016, Shavkat Mirziyoyev has positioned Uzbekistan at the heart of a bold reimagining of Central Asia — not just as a region of disparate post-Soviet republics, but as a potentially cohesive bloc united by Infrastructure, trade and shared strategic vision. The transformation underway under his leadership has important implications not only for the people of Central Asia, but also for external partners such as Japan.

The Romanian Cinema Days will take place in Tashkent on December 22-23, 2025. This cultural event is part of the celebrations of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Romania and the Republic of Uzbekistan.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has accepted the invitation of the Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, and will pay an official visit to Japan from December 18 to 20 to attend the inaugural Central Asia-Japan Summit, the presidential press service said.

The chief of Uzbekhydroenergo Abdugani Sanginov, 66, has been appointed the chairman of Uzbekneftegaz, replaceing Bakhodirjon Sidikov, 46, who had been in charge since July 2023.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev unveiled plans to erect business districts similar to Tashkent City in several districts of Tashkent. He announced this at a meeting on the capital's development.

Presidential Advisor on Environmental Issues/Chairman of the National Committee for Ecology and Climate Change, Aziz Abdukhakimov announced the holding of a Nationwide 20-Day Shock-Working clean-up campaign from December 20, 2025 to January 10, 2026.

Tashkent currently needs 75 schools and kindergartens, as well as 23 sports facilities, stated the President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at a meeting on the capital's development Tuesday.

Uzbekistan has become a net exporter of electricity in 2025, stated the Energy Minister Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov at a meeting of the Legislative Chamber last Thursday.

The Embassy of Bangladesh in Tashkent celebrated the glorious Victory Day of Bangladesh on 16 December 2025 at the Embassy. A reception was held in the evening, which was attended by a significant number of distinguished guests, composed of high-profile dignitaries from the academic, business, media and cultural circles of Uzbekistan.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting on the economic and social development of Tashkent city Tuesday, the president’s spokesman said.