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08/09/2025

08/09/2025

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Visits Olympic Village in Tashkent

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — A FIFA delegation led by President Gianni Infantino, alongside Uzbekistan’s Minister of Sports Adham Ikramov, Vice President of the Olympic Council of Asia and First Deputy Chairman of the National Olympic Committee of Uzbekistan Otabek Umarov, First Vice President of the Football Federation of Uzbekistan Ravshan Irmatov, and other officials, visited the Olympic Village in Tashkent.

Construction of the Olympic Village, which began on November 9, 2022, reflects the high creative potential of the Uzbek people and the remarkable achievements of Uzbek sports. The complex stands out for its architectural excellence, energy efficiency, and implementation of advanced innovative solutions.

Covering over 100 hectares, the complex unites modern facilities for various sports. The venues are multifunctional and fully prepared to host international competitions across different sporting disciplines.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino highly praised the sports infrastructure and highlighted the extensive reforms in Uzbekistan’s sports sector, as well as the creation of modern conditions for the development of the sporting industry.

08/09/2025

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Arrives in Tashkent

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — At the invitation of the Uzbekistan Football Association, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has arrived in Tashkent to discuss joint projects aimed at developing football in the country.

During his visit, he will review the activities of the National Football Center and attend the final match of the CAFA Nations Cup 2025, which will be held at one of the capital’s stadiums.

At Tashkent International Airport, the FIFA delegation was welcomed by Uzbekistan’s Minister of Sports Adkham Ikramov, Vice President of the Olympic Council of Asia and First Deputy Chairman of the National Olympic Committee Otabek Umarov, UFA First Vice President Ravshan Irmatov, as well as other officials.

07/09/2025

Dialogue of Declarations Forum: A path to interfaith peace and ensuring freedom of religion
From September 10 to 13, 2025, Tashkent and Samarkand will host the Second International Dialogue of Declarations Forum, organized by the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies (ISRS) under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan together with the American NGO Love Your Neighbor Community (LYNC), with the support of the Committee on Religious Affairs, the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and the Samarkand Regional Hokimiyat.
UzA correspondent spoke with Shafoat Nurullayeva, ISRS Deputy Director, about the significance of the upcoming Forum.
– Shafoat Fayzullayevna, could you please tell us about the background of this Forum?
– To promote the ideas of enlightenment and a culture of tolerance, and to ensure religious freedoms, the international community has held several forums since 2016, including in Marrakesh, Makkah, Jakarta, Potomac, and Punta del Este. Conceptual documents – declarations of the same name – were adopted as a result of these events.
Uzbekistan also responded to this call and made its contribution by organizing, in May 2022, the first High-Level Dialogue of Declarations Forum. The events within its framework were held in Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara over five days, bringing together leading scholars of religion, theologians, and legal experts from several countries, including the USA, the UK, Austria, Pakistan, and Indonesia, as well as national specialists from relevant government agencies, law enforcement bodies, and representatives of the clergy.
The composition of the first Forum also included several high-ranking representatives from the Muslim World League, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, the governments of the United Kingdom and Indonesia, as well as other prominent figures from religious and legal circles.
I would like to recall that following the first Forum, the Bukhara Declaration was adopted, later recognized as an official document of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly. In addition, the chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan also adopted a joint statement in support of the principles and calls of the Bukhara Declaration. This, in turn, highlights the importance of parliament’s role in monitoring the protection of human rights and safeguarding citizens’ interests, as reflected in international documents and national legislation.
At the same time, I would particularly emphasize that the adoption of the Bukhara Declaration confirms the importance and international recognition of Uzbekistan’s model for building a tolerant society, one that includes people of diverse nationalities, religions, and beliefs.
The upcoming Second International Dialogue of Declarations Forum also confirms that Uzbekistan not only shares the principles, ideas, and values enshrined in the aforementioned international declarations but also consistently implements them in practice.
– In your opinion, what is the significance of the upcoming Forum for the international community?
– First, its regularity and the wide international composition of participants testify to the high recognition of our state policy in ensuring freedom of religion and interfaith harmony.
Second, the current Forum is a confirmation of Uzbekistan’s firm commitment to the principles of openness, the development of an atmosphere of religious tolerance and generosity, and to raising interfaith dialogue to a high moral level.
Third, the event serves as a unique platform for exchanging best practices in ensuring the peaceful coexistence of people and followers of different faiths.
– What are the expectations for the second Forum?
– We expect the participation of about 50 leading scholars of religion, theologians, experts, and several high-ranking officials from 15 countries, including the USA, the UK, China, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, and the Central Asian states.
Among the distinguished guests are the announced participation of Yousef Muhammad Al-Dobeay, Assistant Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation for Political Affairs, Abdul Rahman Al-Zaid, Assistant Secretary-General of the Muslim World League, Robert Rehak, Chair of the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance, and others.
In addition, video addresses will be delivered by Mohammad Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the MWL, and Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayyah, Chairman of the UAE Council for Fatwa.
Over the course of four days, plenary sessions will be held to discuss pressing issues facing countries in the sphere of ensuring freedom of religion, as well as the role and contribution of civil society institutions in strengthening interfaith harmony.
On the sidelines of the Forum, three certification seminars will take place, featuring the participation of religious figures and government officials from Uzbekistan, as well as a side event dedicated to women engaged in religious affairs. Presentations of best international practices in interfaith dialogue and the promotion of tolerance in society are also planned.
Furthermore, a study trip will be organized for foreign participants to Samarkand, a city of special sacred and cultural significance for representatives of different faiths.
– What tasks are to be addressed by the participants?
– Within the framework of the Forum, it is planned to address several essential tasks.
First, one of the primary tasks is to inform the international community about the large-scale reforms undertaken in Uzbekistan to strengthen interfaith tolerance and interethnic harmony.
As is known, in recent years our country has undergone significant transformations in the nation’s religious life. In this context, I would like to emphasize two important aspects that have become the foundation for further ensuring freedom of religion.
The first is the adoption in 2021 of the new edition of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On Freedom of Conscience and Religious Organizations”. In drafting it, the needs of our society, as well as international norms and standards, were carefully studied, which enabled us to improve legislation in line with modern requirements in the fields of human rights and freedom of religion.
The Law also incorporated recommendations from authoritative international organizations, such as the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe and the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights.
The second is the adoption of the renewed Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, which explicitly enshrines the principle of freedom of conscience and prohibits the imposition of any religious views in the conditions of a legal and secular state.
Based on this principle, in February 2025, the Concept for Ensuring Citizens’ Freedom of Conscience and State Policy in the Religious Sphere was developed and adopted at the legislative level. It defines the goals, objectives, principles, and priority directions of state policy in the religious sphere, as well as provides for the implementation of constitutional provisions to guarantee citizens’ right to freedom of conscience while maintaining the secular nature of state-society relations.
Second, an equally important task of the Forum is to disseminate our country’s experience in ensuring interfaith and interethnic harmony, as well as strengthening tolerance in society.
We consider it an important task to inform the international community about the ongoing efforts to ensure a stable political and legal environment in multi-ethnic and multi-confessional Uzbekistan, to foster mutual harmony in society, and to create opportunities for realizing the interests of all citizens. The efforts undertaken by the country in this direction are based on the country’s rich cultural and historical heritage and fully reflect the democratic principles of secularism, freedom, equality, social justice, and solidarity.
In this context, it should be particularly emphasized that the positive historical experience of our country, with its centuries-old tradition of peaceful coexistence of representatives of various ethnic groups and religions, consistently attracts the interest of foreign researchers, scholars of religion, and political figures.
It is also noteworthy that international experts are increasingly regarding the Uzbek model of religious tolerance in society as a demonstrative and practically valuable experience, worthy of study and application.
Third, within the framework of the event, active discussions are also expected on international experience in ensuring religious freedoms and interfaith dialogue in multiethnic societies.
Such discussions contribute to strengthening mutual understanding between countries and peoples, make it possible to identify effective practices and adapt them to national realities, and also form a platform for further cooperation in the humanitarian sphere.
– Shafot Fayzullayevna, you mentioned that following the first Forum, the Bukhara Declaration was adopted. What final document is expected to be adopted at the second event?
– We intend to adopt an Appeal of the Participants to the international community with calls to:
– protect the rights of religious minorities;
– eliminate discrimination based on religion;
– promote religious education as a means of countering violent extremism;
– affirm freedom of religion as a universal human right;
– encourage equality of all people regardless of their religious and cultural differences.
Overall, we expect the outcomes of the Second International Dialogue of Declarations Forum to make a significant contribution to strengthening religious tolerance, generosity, mutual respect, and the peaceful coexistence of peoples in a diverse world.

07/09/2025

Tashkent hosts the Traditional Uzbekistan Textile Week – Global Textile Days

The exhibition will be held from September 9 to 11 across all pavilions of the National Exhibition Complex "Uzexpocentre"

On September 9-11, the autumn segment of the 30th anniversary exhibition season of the Uzbekistan Textile Week – Global Textile Days will open across all pavilions of the National Exhibition Complex "Uzexpocentre", the leading venue for international exhibitions and trade events in Uzbekistan. The event is organized by Iteca Exhibitions, a renowned international company specializing in trade fair management.
The programme will include:
- The 16th Central Asian International Exhibition of Equipment and Technologies for Textile, Garment and Knitwear Industry – CAITME 2025
- The 25th Anniversary International Exhibition of Textile and Garment Industry – TextileExpo Uzbekistan Autumn 2025
- A comprehensive business agenda, including B2B meetings and presentations
The combined exposition of Global Textile Days will bring together more than 250 companies and brands from 22 countries, including Austria, Republic of Belarus, Belgium, China, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, the Republic of Korea, Portugal, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, the UAE, the United Kingdom, the USA, Turkiye, Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan is steadily strengthening its position as a Central Asian hub for the textile and fashion industry, overcoming the challenges of global trade and logistics through decisive state measures. These include establishment of the Light Industry Development Agency backed by $200 mln., as well as the President’s announcement of an “Intensive 100 Days” programme to support the sector. Alongside the textile business community’s efforts to diversify production, these initiatives are driving modernisation, export growth, and access to the European and US markets. Against this backdrop, the timing of Global Textile Days in September is particularly significant, as the synergy between CAITME and TextileExpo Uzbekistan offers domestic manufacturers exceptional opportunities — from exploring the latest technologies and equipment to showcasing their products on the global stage.
The CAITME platform stands as Uzbekistan’s leading national exhibition project for equipment in the textile, garment, and knitwear industry — one of the country’s most important and export-oriented sectors. It is the only exhibition of its kind in Central Asia and a unique international showcase of textile technologies. According to an independent audit by the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI), CAITME ranks first among similar events across the CIS and is the second largest on the Eurasian continent. Since its launch in 2004, the exhibition has consistently attracted world-renowned leaders in textile machinery and suppliers of advanced technologies from both Europe and Asia.
The event enjoys the traditional support of the key ministries and government agencies, while welcoming professional buyers, expert delegations from across Central Asia (Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, and Tajikistan), leading investors, as well as representatives of the diplomatic corps and international organisations. Over the years, CAITME has become the gateway to Uzbekistan’s textile market, serving as the entry point for many international textile engineering leaders now engaged in partnerships, joint ventures, and investment.
The exhibition will once again offer a unique platform for industry players from across the region to connect, explore the latest innovations from the world’s leading manufacturers of textile, sewing, and knitting equipment and components, and see the cutting-edge solutions to be demonstrated in action. Participants will benefit from direct consultations and technical support, address after-sales service issues, and collaborate on strategies to overcome the current industry challenges.
MAIB, the Association of Machinery Exporters of Turkiye, will perform as the General Sponsor of the exhibition, represented under the Turkish Machinery brand. Established in 2002, MAIB brings together more than 25,000 exporters and plays a pivotal role in advancing and promoting Turkish mechanical engineering in the global market.
The exhibition will be hosted in Pavilions 1, 2, 3, and Atrium 1 of the Uzexpocentre National Exhibition Complex, with displays organised into dedicated sections for visitor convenience.
Pavilions 1, 2, and Atrium 1 will feature equipment, components, auxiliary machines, and solutions for spinning, weaving, knitting, dyeing, and finishing operations.
Pavilion 3 will, for the second consecutive year, showcase sewing technologies that continue to attract strong demand among a wide spectrum of buyers. Exhibits will include sewing machines, automated sewing systems, cutting devices, production software, and much more.
As in previous years, the CAITME exposition will feature a prominent line-up of renowned global companies and brands from Europe and Asia. Among them: Truetzschler, Groz-Beckert, Mahlo, Habasit, MHMS, Vandewiele NV, IRO, Biancalani, Corino, Ferraro, Itema, Lafer, Mario Crosta, Motex Di Modiano Guido, Salvade`, Simet, Dilmenler, Dalgakiran, Mersan, Temsan, Lakshmi Machine Works, Lakshmi Card Clothing, Perfect Equipments, CTMTC, Hengyi, Leadsfon, Rifa, Yingyang, and many others.
The exhibition will also provide visitors with the opportunity to explore new products in live demonstrations. A leading knitting equipment manufacturer, Santoni, will present three machines under different brands for the first time: Jingmei – JFG, Santoni – Zenit HS2, and Pilotelli – JVCE-4. These solutions combine European technology with Asian efficiency, addressing a wide range of modern market demands.
The event will also welcome a number of notable debutants, including internationally recognised manufacturers and suppliers: Samatex (Germany) – accessories for spinning equipment; Smartex Europe, Unipessoal Lda (Portugal) – software for knitting workshops; AB Card Clothing (India) – accessories for spinning equipment; Stylon (Russia) – automation systems for sewing factories; Kyang Yhe Delicate Machine Co., LTD. (Taiwan) – jacquard needle-punching machines; alongside several other reputable companies and brands.
This year’s exhibition confirms its international status, with 82% of participants representing foreign companies.
The Top 5 countries by number of their exhibitors are: China (57 companies), Turkiye (40), India (20), Italy (14), and Germany (10).
As in previous years, the Republic of Korea will present a National Pavilion at CAITME, organised with the support of KOTMI (Korea Textile Machinery Convergence Research Institute). The Korean delegation will bring together recognised manufacturers and industry leaders showcasing cutting-edge technologies and equipment for non-woven production, twisting, textile printing, finishing, lamination, and more.
In addition, European technologies will be strongly represented by the exhibitors from Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK.
This year marks a major milestone for the International Exhibition of Textile and Garment Industry – TextileExpo Uzbekistan, which celebrates its 25th anniversary. The event stands as a symbol of the industry’s sustainable development, growing international recognition, and confident steps forward.
From 2004 to 2017, the exhibition was held under the name TextileExpo Uzbekistan. Between 2018 and 2024, it was rebranded as UzTextileExpo, and from this year it proudly returns to its historic name.
Over its quarter-century history, the exhibition has welcomed more than 3,500 companies from 41 countries, and has been visited by over 126,000 industry professionals.
Since its foundation, TextileExpo Uzbekistan has remained true to its mission: to support national manufacturers, promote Uzbek products on the global stage, and strengthen the country’s reputation as a reliable partner in the textile industry. Today, it has evolved into a national brand and a premier business platform for the entire region, bringing together manufacturers, buyers, retailers, and distributors from dozens of countries.
A highlight of the exhibition is the Buyers’ Programme, first launched in 2009 as the pioneer initiative of its kind in Uzbekistan. Today, it remains a key mechanism for direct negotiations between manufacturers and buyers, cutting out intermediaries and opening doors to promising international markets. During the Buyers’ Programme of TextileExpo Uzbekistan Autumn 2025, more than 100 purchasing companies from different countries will hold negotiations with Uzbek producers of textiles and raw materials. Over its 16 years of successful operation, the programme has attracted more than 2,000 major buyers from Russia, Ukraine, Republic of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Turkiye, China and beyond. Among them are internationally recognised names such as Auchan, X5 Retail Group, Magnit, Zara, Bershka, Gloria Jeans, and Oodji. Thanks to this format, the exhibition consistently delivers real contracts, investments, and long-term partnerships.
The TextileExpo Uzbekistan Autumn 2025 exposition will be held in Pavilion 4 and Atrium 2 hall of the Uzexpocentre, covering the full spectrum of the textile industry: from yarns, fabrics, knitwear, and silk to home textiles, hosiery, dyes, chemicals, accessories, footwear, and solutions for printing and packaging.
Among the regular exhibitors at TextileExpo Uzbekistan are: Osborn Textile (Uzbekistan) – producer of dyed and mélange yarn, Mogotex (Republic of Belarus) – the largest manufacturer of textile products in the CIS and abroad, Merganteks (Uzbekistan) – one of the country’s leading cotton-textile clusters, operating under the concept with a fully integrated chain from cotton production to finished garments, Daka-Tex Factory (Uzbekistan) – manufacturer of high-quality yarn, knitted fabrics, and finished knitwear products.
The exhibition will also welcome local debutants, including Elegant Fiber Textile (Uzbekistan), a manufacturer of high-quality, competitive, and modern products, and Indigo Garments (Uzbekistan), one of the country’s leading knitwear producers, recognised for combining advanced technologies with a strong commitment to human health.
One of the key highlights of Global Textile Days will be its Business Programme, taking place on 10 September in the Atrium 2 hall. Centred on the theme Central Asia as a Manufacturing Hub: Sustainability Against Global Challenges, the event will serve as a dynamic international platform for dialogue between manufacturers, brands, retailers, government agencies, and industry experts. Discussions will focus on positioning Central Asia as a sustainable and responsible hub of the global textile and clothing industry. Participants will gain practical insights into emerging technologies, digitalisation, and automation that drive cost reduction and greater factory performance. Special attention will also be given to strategies for accessing new markets — including Russian and global online retail — as well as to digital labelling, application of Artificial Intelligence, and adoption of energy-saving solutions.
The exhibitions are held with the official support of:
- Committee on Entrepreneurship, Competition Development and Industry of the Legislative Chamber under the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan
- Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan
- Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Dunyo AA,
Tashkent city

Organisers: Iteca Exhibitions International Exhibition Company in partnership with ICA Eurasia Group
For further information, please contact Iteca Exhibitions Press Office:
Phone: + (998 93) 180 03 42, e-mail: [email protected], www.caitme.uz

02/09/2025

Инфографика: Торгово-экономическое и инвестиционное сотрудничество Узбекистана со странами-членами ШОС

В преддверии участия Президента Узбекистана Шавката Мирзиёева на саммите ШОС, который пройдет с 31 августа по 1 сентября в г.Тяньцзине в Китае, ЦЭИР подготовил инфографику торгово-инвестиционного сотрудничества Узбекистана со странами-членами ШОС за 8 лет и за 2024 г.

Шанхайская организация сотрудничества
ШОС – международная региональная организация, основанная в 2001 г. В настоящее время в ШОС входят 10 государств: Беларусь, Индия, Иран, Казахстан, Китай, Кыргызстан, Пакистан, Россия, Таджикистан и Узбекистан.
Статус государства-наблюдателя в ШОС имеют 2 государства (Афганистан и Монголия) и 14 государств – статус партнеров по диалогу (Азербайджан, Армения, Бахрейн, Египет, Камбоджа, Катар, Кувейт, Мальдивы, Мьянма, Непал, ОАЭ, Саудовская Аравия, Турция и Шри-Ланка).
Присоединение к ШОС новых членов, таких как Индия и Пакистан в 2017 г., Ирана в 2023 г. и Беларуси в 2024 г., значительно расширило географический охват и политическое влияние ШОС и сделала ее одной из крупнейших региональных организаций в мире.
Вхождение в ШОС новых государств расширило также возможности для развития экономического сотрудничества в рамках организации, особенно в торговой, инвестиционной и транспортно-логистической сферах.

Показатели внешней торговли Узбекистана со странами ШОС
Страны ШОС, в частности, Россия, Китай и страны Центральной Азии, входят в число основных торгово-экономических партнеров Узбекистана.
За период 2017-2024 гг. товарооборот Узбекистана со странами ШОС вырос в 2,5 раза с $12,9 млрд. до $32,5 млрд., экспорт в 1,6 раз с $5,8 млрд. до $9 млрд., импорт в 3,3 раза с $7,1 млрд. до $23,5 млрд.
При этом доля товарооборота со странами ШОС в общем внешнеторговом обороте страны выросла с 48,6% до 49,4%, в общем экспорте снизилась с 46,2% до 33,4%, в общем импорте выросла с 50,6% до 60,4%.
В 2024 г. на страны ШОС пришлось 33,4% ($9 млрд.) от общего объема экспорта, при этом без учета золота ($7,48 млрд. в 2024 г.) в общем объеме экспорта, которое поставляется в другие страны, доля стран ШОС в общем объеме экспорта Узбекистана составит 46,3%.
В 2024 г. по сравнению с 2023 г. товарооборот Узбекистана с странами ШОС вырос на 0,1% с $32,5 млрд. до $32,54 млрд., экспорт снизился на 3,5% с $9,33 млрд. до $9,01 млрд., импорт вырос на 1,6% с $23,17 млрд. до $23,53 млрд.
Наибольшую долю во внешней торговле Узбекистана с странами ШОС в 2024 г. заняли:
в товарообороте: Китай – $12,5 млрд. (38,4%), Россия – $11,63 млрд. (35,7%), Казахстан – $4,28 млрд. (13,1%);
в экспорте: Россия – $3,7 млрд. (40,9%), Китай – $2,1 млрд. (22,8%), Казахстан – $1,45 млрд. (16,1%), Кыргызстан – $631,5 млн. (7,1%), Таджикистан – $605,0 млн. (6,8%);
в импорте: Китай – $10,43 млрд. (44,3%), Россия – $7,95 млрд. (33,8%), Казахстан – $2,83 млрд. (12%).
Также следует отметить, что в 2024 г. общий объем прямых иностранных инвестиций и кредитов из стран-членов ШОС в Узбекистан превысил $11,4 млрд. (46,6% от общего объема ПИИ и кредитов).
Существенным фактом является и то, что рынки стран ШОС стали основными потребителями готовой экспортной продукции Узбекистана.
Так, в страны ШОС поставляется основной объем (более 80%) всей экспортируемой Узбекистаном плодовоовощной и другой пищевой продукции, электротехнических товаров, а также продукции текстильной и автомобильной отраслей.
В свою очередь, Узбекистан импортирует из стран-членов ШОС важную для развития экономики продукцию и сырье, которая необходима для работы производственных предприятий, а также удовлетворения потребительского спроса на внутреннем рынке.
В частности, основной объем металлопродукции, древесины и нефтепродуктов поступают из стран ШОС.
Кроме этого, более 50% импортируемых машин и оборудования, в том числе комплектующих для выпуска готовой продукции, поступают из стран ШОС, в основном из Китая.
Страны ШОС играют ключевую роль в обеспечении продовольственной безопасности Узбекистана – около 70% от общего импорта продовольственной продукции приходится на страны ШОС, в частности, из России и Казахстана поставляется основной объем растительного масла и зерновой продукции.
Следует отметить, что Узбекистан, как одна из стран-основателей ШОС, находится в центре Центральной Азии, поддерживает тесные, дружественные отношения со всеми странами организации и заинтересована в расширении с ними многопланового сотрудничества.

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02/09/2025

Technology Integration and Joint Research: Priority Areas of Uzbekistan–China Cooperation
At present, one of the key priorities in cooperation between Uzbekistan and China is the development of collaboration in technology integration, joint research, and applied innovations.
Significant steps in this direction include:
• The Agreement “On Cooperation in the Field of Post and Telecommunications” signed on November 8, 1999, in Beijing between the Governments of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the People’s Republic of China;
• The Agreement “On Cooperation in the Field of Communications and Information Technologies” signed on May 25, 2005, in Beijing between the Ministry of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China;
• A series of contracts concluded by JSC “Uzbektelecom” with leading Chinese companies, including:
o the 2006 inter-operator agreement between JSC “Uzbektelecom” and China Telecom on the provision of direct transit services and leased communication channels;
o the June 25, 2015 agreement between JSC “Uzbektelecom” and China Unicom on international telecommunications services;
o agreements signed in June and July 2023 between JSC “Uzbektelecom” and Tencent;
o the Joint Venture Declaration between LLC “UZINFOCOM” and H3C Technologies Co. LTD.
The broad scope of cooperation reflects China’s growing interest in Uzbekistan. From 2016 to 2025, JSC “Uzbektelecom” implemented large-scale projects to expand telecommunication infrastructure, attracting direct foreign investment and loans from Chinese financial institutions totaling approximately USD 700 million.
Within these projects:
• over 27,000 base stations using GSM/UMTS/LTE/HR standards were commissioned;
• modern broadband equipment for more than 3 million subscriber ports was installed;
• a nationwide transport network with a capacity of 40 Tbps was established;
• data processing and storage centers with a total capacity of 11.2 PB were put into operation.
Between 2017 and 2023, mobile operators Beeline (Unitel), Mobiuz (UMS), and Ucell (Coscom), in cooperation with Chinese companies, carried out several projects with a total value exceeding USD 500 million.
Most public services have now been digitized, significantly simplifying access for citizens. Notably, a project with Huawei was completed to establish a data center for the “E-Government” system at a cost of USD 58.4 million.
In outsourcing and IT exports, notable progress has also been achieved. By the end of 2024, 13 companies with Chinese capital had registered as IT Park residents, including SOLUXE CONSULTING, ZTE China, and ONE Cloud China Tech, all focused on export activities. In 2024, these companies exported services worth USD 455,400, and by the second quarter of 2025 this figure had risen to USD 632,100.
As of the second quarter of 2025, the number of companies exporting services to China reached 24, including MONTFORT CA, FINANCIAL CHAIN CORPORATION, SOLUXE CONSULTING, and others. During this period, service exports to China amounted to USD 7.4 million, compared with USD 2.7 million in 2024.
To further strengthen cooperation, an IT Park delegation took part in the Huawei Cloud Go Global Summit 2025, held on March 23–26 in Chongqing. During the event, IT Park General Manager J. Pak delivered a presentation on “The Development of Uzbekistan’s IT Industry and Conditions Created for IT Companies in the Republic.”
In addition, the delegation held talks with several Chinese IT companies, including Renrui Human Resources Technology Holdings Limited. Discussions focused on establishing a call center in Samarkand under the Zero Risk program. The company registered in Uzbekistan as RENRUI CA SERVICES and, on June 17, 2025, received IT Park residency status.