Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Uzbekistan’s Ferghana Valley will benefit from a new rural enterprise development project approved today by the World Bank’s Executive Directors. The project will be supported by a US$ 200 million loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The Government of Uzbekistan has recognized the need to reform its…

Uzbekistan plans to start producing the Russian Sputnik V vaccine from next week. The vaccine production will be established at the production facilities of Jurabek Laboratories in Almalyk. The head of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev noted that initially the enterprise will produce up to 2 million doses of vaccine per month.

Decrees and resolutions have been signed, the Powerpoint presentations have been prepared and some of the biggest state companies have either secured or are in the process of seeking international credit ratings. Uzbekistan is poised to begin Stage Two of its historic national reforms agenda. Within months of his election five years ago, ending 25…

The newest history of Uzbekistan and the tremendous successes we have achieved give every reason to say with confidence that our people, possessing courage and strength, unbending will and determination, are able to overcome any difficulties and trials on their way. Our country has one goal – to build a developing, free and prosperous democratic…