Uzbekistan Independence Day Celebration - Tashkent

Uzbekistan Independence Day Celebration - Tashkent

This photo taken on August 29, 2025 shows a performance celebrating Uzbekistan's 34th Independence Day in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Uzbekistan Independence Day Celebration - Tashkent

Uzbekistan Independence Day Celebration - Tashkent

This photo taken on August 29, 2025 shows a performance celebrating Uzbekistan's 34th Independence Day in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Uzbekistan Independence Day Celebration - Tashkent

Uzbekistan Independence Day Celebration - Tashkent

This photo taken on August 29, 2025 shows a performance celebrating Uzbekistan's 34th Independence Day in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Uzbekistan Independence Day Celebration - Tashkent

Uzbekistan Independence Day Celebration - Tashkent

This photo taken on August 29, 2025 shows a performance celebrating Uzbekistan's 34th Independence Day in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan Foreign Minister Iwaya in Uzbekistan

Japan Foreign Minister Iwaya in Uzbekistan

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya speaks at a press conference on Aug. 27, 2025, in Tashkent.

Japan-Uzbekistan diplomatic talks

Japan-Uzbekistan diplomatic talks

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya (L) shakes hands with his Uzbek counterpart Bakhtiyor Saidov as they hold talks on Aug. 27, 2025, in Tashkent.

Portrait of the Eurovision Singers at AFAS Live Concert - Amsterdam

Portrait of the Eurovision Singers at AFAS Live Concert - Amsterdam

Iceland - Tashkent (Matthias and Ha Tashi) during the biggest and most anticipated Eurovision promotional event at AFAS Live in Amsterdam. Amsterdam, The Netherlands on April 5, 2025. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Portrait of the Eurovision Singers at AFAS Live Concert - Amsterdam

Portrait of the Eurovision Singers at AFAS Live Concert - Amsterdam

Iceland - Tashkent (Matthias and Ha Tashi) during the biggest and most anticipated Eurovision promotional event at AFAS Live in Amsterdam. Amsterdam, The Netherlands on April 5, 2025. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Portrait of the Eurovision Singers at AFAS Live Concert - Amsterdam

Portrait of the Eurovision Singers at AFAS Live Concert - Amsterdam

Iceland - Tashkent (Matthias and Ha Tashi) during the biggest and most anticipated Eurovision promotional event at AFAS Live in Amsterdam. Amsterdam, The Netherlands on April 5, 2025. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Portrait of the Eurovision Singers at AFAS Live Concert - Amsterdam

Portrait of the Eurovision Singers at AFAS Live Concert - Amsterdam

Iceland - Tashkent (Matthias and Ha Tashi) during the biggest and most anticipated Eurovision promotional event at AFAS Live in Amsterdam. Amsterdam, The Netherlands on April 5, 2025. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Portrait of the Eurovision Singers at AFAS Live Concert - Amsterdam

Portrait of the Eurovision Singers at AFAS Live Concert - Amsterdam

Iceland - Tashkent (Matthias and Ha Tashi) during the biggest and most anticipated Eurovision promotional event at AFAS Live in Amsterdam. Amsterdam, The Netherlands on April 5, 2025. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hangzhou Opened A Flight Route to and From Tashkent

Hangzhou Opened A Flight Route to and From Tashkent

HANGZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 17, 2024 - Passengers are waiting at Terminal 4 of Xiaoshan International Airport to board a flight to Tashkent, Uzbekistan on the evening of November 17, 2024, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.

Hangzhou Opened A Flight Route to and From Tashkent

Hangzhou Opened A Flight Route to and From Tashkent

HANGZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 17, 2024 - Passengers are checking in for their flight to Tashkent, Uzbekistan at Terminal T4 of Xiaoshan International Airport on the evening of November 17, 2024, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.

Hangzhou Opened A Flight Route to and From Tashkent

Hangzhou Opened A Flight Route to and From Tashkent

HANGZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 17, 2024 - Passengers are waiting at Terminal 4 of Xiaoshan International Airport to board a flight to Tashkent, Uzbekistan on the evening of November 17, 2024, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.

Hangzhou Opened A Flight Route to and From Tashkent

Hangzhou Opened A Flight Route to and From Tashkent

HANGZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 17, 2024 - Guests launched the first flight of the Hangzhou -Tashkent passenger route at Terminal 4 of Xiaoshan International Airport on the evening of November 17, 2024, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.

Hangzhou Opened A Flight Route to and From Tashkent

Hangzhou Opened A Flight Route to and From Tashkent

HANGZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 17, 2024 - Passengers are waiting at Terminal 4 of Xiaoshan International Airport to board a flight to Tashkent, Uzbekistan on the evening of November 17, 2024, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.

Hangzhou Opened A Flight Route to and From Tashkent

Hangzhou Opened A Flight Route to and From Tashkent

HANGZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 17, 2024 - Flight HY503 operated by Uzbekistan Airways arrived at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport from Tashkent, Hangzhou city, Zhejiang Province, China, Nov. 17, 2024.

UZBEKISTAN-KHIVA-MELON FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS

UZBEKISTAN-KHIVA-MELON FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS

(240812) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People celebrate the Melon Festival in Khiva, Uzbekistan, Aug. 11, 2024. Khiva in the Khorezm region of Uzbekistan hosted the annual Melon Festival from Aug. 9 to 11. The ancient city showcased a variety of melon products and held a series of vibrant traditional folk celebrations during the festival. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

UZBEKISTAN-KHIVA-MELON FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS

UZBEKISTAN-KHIVA-MELON FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS

(240812) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People celebrate the Melon Festival in Khiva, Uzbekistan, Aug. 11, 2024. Khiva in the Khorezm region of Uzbekistan hosted the annual Melon Festival from Aug. 9 to 11. The ancient city showcased a variety of melon products and held a series of vibrant traditional folk celebrations during the festival. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

UZBEKISTAN-KHIVA-MELON FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS

UZBEKISTAN-KHIVA-MELON FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS

(240812) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People celebrate the Melon Festival in Khiva, Uzbekistan, Aug. 11, 2024. Khiva in the Khorezm region of Uzbekistan hosted the annual Melon Festival from Aug. 9 to 11. The ancient city showcased a variety of melon products and held a series of vibrant traditional folk celebrations during the festival. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

UZBEKISTAN-KHIVA-MELON FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS

UZBEKISTAN-KHIVA-MELON FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS

(240812) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People celebrate the Melon Festival in Khiva, Uzbekistan, Aug. 11, 2024. Khiva in the Khorezm region of Uzbekistan hosted the annual Melon Festival from Aug. 9 to 11. The ancient city showcased a variety of melon products and held a series of vibrant traditional folk celebrations during the festival. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

(240807) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A baby elephant takes a walk at the Tashkent Zoo in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Aug. 6, 2024. Uzbekistan is experiencing a wave of exceptionally high temperatures this week, which hit 45 degrees Celcius in some localities. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

(240807) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A lion cools off in the shade at the Tashkent Zoo in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Aug. 6, 2024. Uzbekistan is experiencing a wave of exceptionally high temperatures this week, which hit 45 degrees Celcius in some localities. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

(240807) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A bear cools off in the shade at the Tashkent Zoo in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Aug. 6, 2024. Uzbekistan is experiencing a wave of exceptionally high temperatures this week, which hit 45 degrees Celcius in some localities. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

(240807) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A hippo enjoys watermelon at the Tashkent Zoo in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Aug. 6, 2024. Uzbekistan is experiencing a wave of exceptionally high temperatures this week, which hit 45 degrees Celcius in some localities. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

(240807) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A hippo cools off in a pond at the Tashkent Zoo in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Aug. 6, 2024. Uzbekistan is experiencing a wave of exceptionally high temperatures this week, which hit 45 degrees Celcius in some localities. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

(240807) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A tiger cools off in the shade at the Tashkent Zoo in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Aug. 6, 2024. Uzbekistan is experiencing a wave of exceptionally high temperatures this week, which hit 45 degrees Celcius in some localities. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

(240807) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A tiger quenches its thirst at the Tashkent Zoo in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Aug. 6, 2024. Uzbekistan is experiencing a wave of exceptionally high temperatures this week, which hit 45 degrees Celcius in some localities. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-HEATWAVE

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-HEATWAVE

(240726) -- TASHKENT, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Children play by a fountain during a heatwave in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, July 25, 2024. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-HEATWAVE

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-HEATWAVE

(240726) -- TASHKENT, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People walk on a street during a heatwave in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, July 25, 2024. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-FASHION AND TEXTILE EXHIBITION

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-FASHION AND TEXTILE EXHIBITION

(240723) -- TASHKENT, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Visitors talk with a Chinese exhibitor at International Tashkent Fashion and Textile Exhibition in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, July 22, 2024. The exhibition kicked off on Monday and will last for three days here. More than 150 companies from 7 countries participated in this event. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ao)

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-FASHION AND TEXTILE EXHIBITION

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-FASHION AND TEXTILE EXHIBITION

(240723) -- TASHKENT, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A model presents a creation at International Tashkent Fashion and Textile Exhibition in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, July 22, 2024. The exhibition kicked off on Monday and will last for three days here. More than 150 companies from 7 countries participated in this event. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ao)

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-CHINA-ZHAO LEJI-VISIT

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-CHINA-ZHAO LEJI-VISIT

(240709) -- TASHKENT, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhao Leji, chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, visits the Olympic City project whose construction China is participating, July 7, 2024. Zhao paid an official goodwill visit to Uzbekistan from July 6 to July 9 at the invitation of Tanzila Narbayeva, chairperson of the Senate of Uzbekistan, and Nurdinjon Ismoilov, speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Ling)

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-CHINA-ZHAO LEJI-VISIT

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-CHINA-ZHAO LEJI-VISIT

(240709) -- TASHKENT, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhao Leji, chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, meets with Governor of Samarkand region Erkinjon Turdimov in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, July 6, 2024. Zhao paid an official goodwill visit to Uzbekistan from July 6 to July 9 at the invitation of Tanzila Narbayeva, chairperson of the Senate of Uzbekistan, and Nurdinjon Ismoilov, speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Liu Weibing)

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-CHINA-ZHAO LEJI-VISIT

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-CHINA-ZHAO LEJI-VISIT

(240709) -- TASHKENT, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhao Leji, chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, attends and delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of the symposium on the 20th anniversary of the establishment of Confucius Institute at Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, July 7, 2024. Zhao paid an official goodwill visit to Uzbekistan from July 6 to July 9 at the invitation of Tanzila Narbayeva, chairperson of the Senate of Uzbekistan, and Nurdinjon Ismoilov, speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Ling)

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-CHINA-ZHAO LEJI-VISIT

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-CHINA-ZHAO LEJI-VISIT

(240709) -- TASHKENT, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhao Leji, chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, holds talks with Tanzila Narbayeva, chairperson of the Senate of Uzbekistan, July 8, 2024. Zhao paid an official goodwill visit to Uzbekistan from July 6 to July 9 at the invitation of Tanzila Narbayeva, chairperson of the Senate of Uzbekistan, and Nurdinjon Ismoilov, speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Ling)

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-CHINA-ZHAO LEJI-VISIT

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-CHINA-ZHAO LEJI-VISIT

(240709) -- TASHKENT, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhao Leji, chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, meets with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, July 8, 2024. Zhao paid an official goodwill visit to Uzbekistan from July 6 to July 9 at the invitation of Tanzila Narbayeva, chairperson of the Senate of Uzbekistan, and Nurdinjon Ismoilov, speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Ling)

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-CHINA-ZHAO LEJI-VISIT

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-CHINA-ZHAO LEJI-VISIT

(240709) -- TASHKENT, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhao Leji, chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, holds talks with Nurdinjon Ismoilov, speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan, on July 8, 2024. Zhao paid an official goodwill visit to Uzbekistan from July 6 to July 9 at the invitation of Tanzila Narbayeva, chairperson of the Senate of Uzbekistan, and Nurdinjon Ismoilov, speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Liu Weibing)

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-INT'L CHILDREN'S DAY

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-INT'L CHILDREN'S DAY

(240602) -- TASHKENT, June 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Children watch a parade celebrating International Children's Day in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, June 1, 2024. (Photo by Zafar/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-INT'L CHILDREN'S DAY

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-INT'L CHILDREN'S DAY

(240602) -- TASHKENT, June 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Children watch a parade celebrating International Children's Day in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, June 1, 2024. (Photo by Zafar/Xinhua)

Uzbek, Russian leaders meet in Tashkent

STORY: Uzbek, Russian leaders meet in Tashkent SHOOTING TIME: May 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: Tashkent CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Russian President Vladimir Putin arriving in Tashkent STORYLINE: President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin held a meeting on Monday in Tashkent, according to the press service of the Uzbek leader. "During the meeting, issues of further development and deepening of the comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance between Uzbekistan and Russia were discussed," the statement said. It was noted that both sides were pleased with the growing dynamics of trade and economic cooperation. "The volume of trade turnover and Russian investments in Uzbekistan is increasing, and industrial cooperation is developing. The portfolio of joint projects has reached 45 billion dollars," the statement emphasized. During the negotiations, an agreement was reached on the launch of a joint investmen

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-VICTORY DAY-FLOWER

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-VICTORY DAY-FLOWER

(240509) -- TASHKENT, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People lay flowers in honor of the Victory Day in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, May 9, 2024. (Photo by Zafar/Xinhua)

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-VICTORY DAY-FLOWER

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-VICTORY DAY-FLOWER

(240509) -- TASHKENT, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People lay flowers in honor of the Victory Day in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, May 9, 2024. (Photo by Zafar/Xinhua)

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-VICTORY DAY-FLOWER

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-VICTORY DAY-FLOWER

(240509) -- TASHKENT, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People lay flowers in honor of the Victory Day in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, May 9, 2024. (Photo by Zafar/Xinhua)

Victory Day march held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan

STORY: Victory Day march held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan SHOOTING TIME: May 8, 2024 DATELINE: May 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Tashkent CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Victory Day march held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan STORYLINE: Uzbekistan held a Victory Day military parade in the capital Tashkent on Wednesday. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tashkent. (XHTV)

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-VICTORY DAY-MILITARY PARADE

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-VICTORY DAY-MILITARY PARADE

(240509) -- TASHKENT, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers participate in a Victory Day military parade in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, May 8, 2024. (Photo by Zafar/Xinhua)

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-VICTORY DAY-MILITARY PARADE

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-VICTORY DAY-MILITARY PARADE

(240509) -- TASHKENT, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers participate in a Victory Day military parade in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, May 8, 2024. (Photo by Zafar/Xinhua)

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-VICTORY DAY-MILITARY PARADE

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-VICTORY DAY-MILITARY PARADE

(240509) -- TASHKENT, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers participate in a Victory Day military parade in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, May 8, 2024. (Photo by Zafar/Xinhua)

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-VICTORY DAY-MILITARY PARADE

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-VICTORY DAY-MILITARY PARADE

(240509) -- TASHKENT, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers participate in a Victory Day military parade in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, May 8, 2024. (Photo by Zafar/Xinhua)

Foreign investments in Uzbekistan nearly doubled in 2023, president says

STORY: Foreign investments in Uzbekistan nearly doubled in 2023, president says SHOOTING TIME: May 2, 2024 DATELINE: May 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:39 LOCATION: Tashkent CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum STORYLINE: The Uzbek economy has soared in recent years, with foreign investments nearly doubling last year, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said on Thursday. In his opening speech at the third Tashkent International Investment Forum, held in the capital of Uzbekistan, Mirziyoyev said his country has prioritized economic liberalization, the provision of a favorable investment climate and broad opportunities for entrepreneurs as the main goals of its systemic reforms. "Last year alone, growth rates reached 6 percent, while inflation remained below 9 percent. The trade turnover is steadily increasing. The stability of the national currency and foreign exchange reserves are being maintained," he said. He also noted that over the past years, the country has attracted more than 60 billion