Uzbekistan News News Uzbekistan » Security: Reports: Uzbekistan Security Chief, Others Fired Following Komil Allamjonov Assassination Attempt
Abdusalom Azizov, the head of Uzbekistan's state security apparatus, was dismissed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during an emergency cabinet meeting Friday night in Tashkent, Radio Free Europe/Radio ...
News Uzbekistan » Security: 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 ...
News Uzbekistan » Security: Uzbekistan’s role in the SCO: Economy, security and regional cooperation
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has undergone profound institutional transformation over the past quarter century, as the organization ...
News Uzbekistan » Security: Uzbekneftegaz, Cargill sign deal to boost Uzbekistan energy security
Uzbekistan's state-owned oil and gas company Uzbekneftegaz has signed a long-term cooperation agreement with US-based Cargill to strengthen Uzbekistan's energy security. The agreement was signed by ...
News Uzbekistan » Security: Uzbekistan quits Russia-dominated security pact
MOSCOW (AP) – Uzbekistan has suspended its participation in a Russia-dominated security pact of ex-Soviet nations, officials said Thursday, a move that reflected tensions inside the grouping. The ...
News Uzbekistan » Security: Uzbekistan’s feared national security chief replaced: media
Uzbekistan’s notorious national security chief Rustam Inoyatov has been replaced as the Uzbek leader seeks to consolidate his hold over the Central Asian country. Inoyatov, 73, “was released from duty ...
News Uzbekistan » Security: Uzbekistan's Saida Mirziyoeva Gains New Powers, Fueling Succession Questions
A new law expanding the powers of Uzbekistan’s Presidential Administration has further elevated Saida Mirziyoeva, the president’s daughter, within the country’s political hierarchy. It gives her a ...
News Uzbekistan » Security: Russia bolsters hold over Uzbekistan energy security
Russia has strengthened its energy stronghold over Uzbekistan with increased oil and gas supplies to this fast-growing former Soviet republic, severely sidelining the Central Asian country’s ...
News Uzbekistan » Security: Inside Uzbekistan’s Deepening Ties with China
Uzbekistan and China have elevated their partnership to “all-weather” strategic status, expanding cooperation in energy, infrastructure, and security while reshaping Central Asia’s geopolitical and ...
News Uzbekistan » Security: India, Uzbekistan elevate ties, boost defence & security cooperation
India and Uzbekistan elevated ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, agreeing to boost defence and security cooperation. This includes joint activities like the DUSTLIK military exercise and ...
News Uzbekistan » Security: Uzbekistan warns of security risks of failing to prevent Afghan humanitarian crisis
Uzbekistan has urged the international community to consider engaging with the Taliban regime in Afghanistan and to provide the country with aid in the interests of mitigating an unfolding ...
News Uzbekistan » Security: UNCCD: Uzbekistan's water security key to sustaining environmental gains
BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 22. Uzbekistan is emerging as one of Central Asia's key examples of efforts to combat land degradation and restore ecosystems, but growing water shortages and climate ...