Kyrgyzstan has reaffirmed its commitment to cooperation with the OSCE, emphasizing confidence-building, regional stability, and expanded joint initiatives across Central Asia.

Uzbekistan is considering legal reforms aimed at reducing divorce rates, including stricter procedures, longer reconciliation periods, and expanded protections for children and families with increased alimony.

Uzbekistan has launched a new UNDP-supported initiative to expand opportunities for women in STEM and entrepreneurship, focusing on education, innovation, and inclusive economic growth, particularly in underserved regions.

Presidents of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan visited key historical and religious sites in Bukhara, including the Bahauddin Naqshband and Samanid mausoleums, as part of the state visit program.

Uzbekistan is strengthening its nationwide “Yashil Makon” (Green Nation) initiative by introducing new incentives and titles for citizens and businesses contributing to large-scale tree planting and environmental efforts.

Uzbekistan and Tajikistan are witnessing growing cross-border mobility, with over 469,000 Tajik citizens visiting Uzbekistan in early 2026, as people-to-people ties and regional connectivity continue to strengthen.

Uzbekistan and Tajikistan signed a joint statement and multiple agreements covering trade, industry, technology, and social sectors to expand bilateral cooperation.

Uzbekistan hosted a joint industrial exhibition in Tashkent during President Emomali Rahmon’s state visit, showcasing the industrial capacities of both countries and promoting trade, investment, and long-term business partnerships.

Uzbekistan and Tajikistan discussed expanding trade, transport, energy, and cultural cooperation, including $2bn in joint investment projects and the implementation of an electronic cargo permitting system.

Uzbekistan’s state debt stands at 27% of GDP, with total debt exceeding $46.85bn in 2025, as authorities outline its structure, usage, and plans to attract up to $5bn in additional borrowing in 2026.

Uzbekistan and Tajikistan launched 10 joint industrial and infrastructure projects across multiple regions following a Supreme Interstate Council meeting between Presidents Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Emomali Rahmon.

Uzbekistan recorded a slight decrease in interest rates on deposits and loans in February 2026, reflecting gradual adjustments in the country’s financial market conditions.

One in five tuberculosis cases in the WHO European Region remains undiagnosed, while Uzbekistan reported a TB incidence of 33 per 100,000 and 86.9% treatment effectiveness for drug-resistant cases by the end of 2025.

Uzbekistan has strengthened its global academic standing, with seven universities ranked across 12 subjects in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, marking notable growth from last year.

American agricultural machinery manufacturer John Deere is considering opening a production facility in Uzbekistan to support modernization of the country’s agro-industrial sector, including the supply of modern equipment.

The Central Bank of Uzbekistan has proposed raising the no-ID foreign currency purchase limit to $500 and updating verification thresholds and identification methods in line with international anti-money laundering standards.