Uzbekistan’s GDP to grow 6.6% in 2025, with ADB forecasting 6.7% expansion in 2026

Uzbekistan's economy is projected to grow by 6.6% in 2025, with an even stronger 6.7% expansion expected in 2026, driven by continued industrial growth, domestic demand, and regional cooperation.

Details — https://daryo.uz/en/gmlVZP77

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Uzbekistan and Vietnam ink agreements to boost cooperation

Uzbekistan and Vietnam have made strides in enhancing their partnership by signing key agreements that focus on healthcare cooperation, trade, and the development of joint projects in sectors such as energy, agriculture, and digital transformation.

Details — https://daryo.uz/en/g2n226Sy

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Foreign currency exchange rates against the Uzbek soum as of April 11

🇺🇸 $1 = UZS 12,968.38 (-4.93)
🇪🇺 €1 = UZS 14,343.03 (+14.01)
🇷🇺 ₽1 = UZS 152.37 (+1.18)

Uzbekistan and World Bank's project portfolio exceeds $12bn as partnership grows

President of of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with a delegation led by Anna Bjerde, Managing Director for Operations of the World Bank Group, to discuss further developing the strategic cooperation aimed at supporting Uzbekistan’s economic reforms.

Details — https://daryo.uz/en/gnq3jPGp

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Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund to raise project financing by 8% to $161mn in 2025

Around $141mn of this year’s financing will be directed towards large-scale investment projects, while $20mn will support small and medium-sized businesses through local partner banks.

Details — https://daryo.uz/en/grQi1MQw

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Uzbekistan joins Eurasian Development Bank as seventh member

With this move, Uzbekistan secures a 10% equity stake, making it the third-largest shareholder in the multilateral development institution.

Details — https://daryo.uz/en/gUQTyiGR

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Uzbekistan sets $3.5bn agricultural export goal for 2025

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's new decree aims to boost Uzbekistan's agricultural export volume to $3.5bn in 2025, focusing on expanding fruit and vegetable exports, securing phytosanitary permits, and attracting investments for value-added processing and packaging.

Details — https://daryo.uz/en/gxqpf7dk

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Gazprom exits from Shakhpakhty gas field project in Uzbekistan

Gazprom has concluded its involvement in Uzbekistan's Shakhpakhty gas field in Karakalpakstan, following the expiration of production sharing agreement.

Details — https://daryo.uz/en/gmVL2zhn

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UNICEF, UNDP, Yuksalish Movement, and Swiss Agency launch joint programme for youth and child-friendly governance in Uzbekistan

With a contribution of $2mn from the Swiss government, the programme aims to enhance local governance structures, ensuring they meet the needs of children and youth.

Details — https://daryo.uz/en/g2g2Lkxk

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ALIPH and EU launch call for projects to protect Central Asia's heritage from climate threats

In partnership with the EU, ALIPH announced a call for projects to safeguard cultural heritage across Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, offering grants for local initiatives with measurable socio-economic impacts.

Details — https://daryo.uz/en/gDP9XTsN

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Turkmenistan participates in Abu Dhabi Investment Forum, strengthening ties with UAE

On the sidelines of the 14th Annual Abu Dhabi Investment Forum, Deputy Chairman Khojamurad Geldymuradov met with UAE Minister Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi to discuss cooperation in renewable energy, transport, and other sectors.

Details — https://daryo.uz/en/gnqt3FXW

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Kazakhstan's manufacturing grows 8.7% as GDP rises 5.8% in 1Q25

Kazakhstan recorded an 8.7% rise in manufacturing output in early 2025, with strong growth in engineering, food production, and metal products.

Details — https://daryo.uz/en/guxghabG

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Uzbekistan, IFC sign agreement to boost alternative investments and economic reform

The collaboration seeks to improve the regulatory framework, enhance investor access to finance, and support the creation of new business opportunities throughout the country.

Details — https://daryo.uz/en/gqnpaKWa

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Japan opens labor market to drivers from Uzbekistan

Japan is set to hire professional drivers from Uzbekistan for the first time, following a new agreement between the Uzbek Migration Agency and Japan’s Shimizu Corporation, aimed at addressing labor shortages in Japan’s transportation sector.

Details — https://daryo.uz/en/g2hMXxib

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Young Women 4 Peace Initiative unites Central Asia and Afghanistan in Tashkent to advance youth-led peacebuilding

Participants engaged in collaborative training sessions, developed cross-border peacebuilding projects, and took part in high-level discussions alongside representatives from the European Union, the OSCE, and national authorities.

Details — https://daryo.uz/en/gngIxv0t

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Kazakhstan’s Air Astana delays US flight launch to 2026 amid Boeing 787 delivery setbacks

Air Astana has postponed the launch of its direct flights to the United States until mid-2026 due to delays in receiving its Boeing 787-9 aircraft, impacting both its US and Tokyo service plans.

Details — https://daryo.uz/en/gun7UDxe

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Uzbekistan generates over 2bn kWh of green electricity in early 2025

Currently, 11 solar and 3 wind power plants are in operation across 10 regions of the country, with a combined installed capacity of 4.06 gigawatts (GW).

Details — https://daryo.uz/en/g2guTI6n

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Uzbekistan, China may partner on electric bus project for Tashkent

China Eximbank is exploring the possibility of financing the purchase of 200 electric buses for Tashkent's public transport, as part of Uzbekistan's efforts to enhance green transportation and meet its sustainability goals in 2025.

Details — https://daryo.uz/en/gnqio5AO

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U.S. moves to cut off financial pathways to Taliban

The House Foreign Affairs Committee approved a bill sponsored by Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) aimed at blocking U.S. taxpayer dollars from reaching the Taliban, following concerns over financial transfers to the terrorist group after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Details — https://daryo.uz/en/guuy4vOL

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