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Beeline Uzbekistan, part of the international telecommunications group VEON, announces the creation of a unified department for technology and innovation. This new division will consolidate IT operations, technical infrastructure, cybersecurity, and the development of strategic digital solutions. It will be led by Gediz Sezgin, who has assumed the position of Chief Technology and Innovation Officer (CTIO) as of April 2025.

The appointment of Gediz Sezgin reflects the company’s strategic focus on accelerating digital transformation, enhancing infrastructure resilience, and implementing advanced solutions for the benefit of customers, partners, and the industry.

Gediz Sezgin is a renowned international expert with more than...

In early April, US President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on most of America’s key trading partners. He later referred to the move as a form of medicine for the economy.

Kursiv Uzbekistan analysed how global markets reacted to the decision.

European and Asian financial markets plunged as fears grew that the tariffs would disrupt global supply chains. Investors responded with sharp sell-offs across sectors.

By April 7, the European STOXX 600 index had dropped by 12%, despite previous forecasts predicting steady growth this year and next.

Meanwhile, the MSCI Asia Pacific index posted its worst decline since...

US President Donald Trump describes the tariffs he introduced as a remedy, according to Associated Press. He says he has no intention of backing down until other countries create fairer trading conditions with the United States.

«Sometimes you have to take medicine to fix something,» Trump said, defending his decision.

Global markets continue to tumble in response to the tariff measures. As of 7 April, Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell by 6%, Australia’s ASX 200 dropped by 4%, and South Korea’s Kospi declined by 4.7%.

In Europe, the Euro Stoxx 50 index fell by over 6%, while Germany’s...

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will visit Moscow on 9 May to take part in celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Second World War, Sherzod Asadov, the president’s spokesperson, told TASS.

Asadov said Mirziyoyev’s visit was discussed during his meeting with Valentina Matviyenko, Chairwoman of the Federation Council of Russia.

Earlier, during his speech at the Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Tashkent, Mirziyoyev expressed Uzbekistan’s support for the Eurasia Group’s statement commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory.

The president also attended Victory Day events in Russia in both 2023 and 2024.

Passengers flying with Uzbekistan Airways will enjoy high-speed satellite internet onboard from 2026, as the airline partners with Saudi-based Neo Space Group (NSG).

The airline’s press service told Kursiv that the new technology will first appear on its Airbus A321neo fleet. NSG, a company specialising in advanced inflight connectivity (IFC) solutions, will provide access to the SES Open Orbits satellite network.

Uzbekistan Airways plans to equip its aircraft with the new system to allow passengers to message, work, or stream content during flights. The satellite constellation will ensure seamless connection and fast data transmission throughout the journey.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reaffirmed Uzbekistan’s commitment to diplomacy and dialogue at the Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Tashkent.

Speaking at the Assembly, President Mirziyoyev emphasised that Uzbekistan has consistently supported resolving conflicts through peaceful negotiations and diplomatic efforts.

«We hope that the ongoing negotiation process concerning the situation around Ukraine will lead to a positive outcome,» he said.

The president stressed the importance of addressing urgent global issues based on the United Nations Charter and international law. He also stated that the only viable solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict lies in the establishment...

The inaugural Aral Cultural Summit opened in Nukus with the participation of Saida Mirziyoyeva, Assistant to the President of Uzbekistan. Organisers plan to hold the event every six months.

During the summit, Mirziyoyeva highlighted the importance of the initiative for the country.

“For many years, we have continued to speak at various levels and platforms about how the development of the Aral Sea region is a global challenge that demands collective action,” she said.

She also emphasised the need to draw international attention to the region in order to preserve its unique...

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a phone conversation with his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev, according to the Uzbek president’s press service. The two leaders discussed strengthening cooperation in trade and economic sectors.

They paid special attention to accelerating the implementation of joint projects and programmes in investment and humanitarian fields.

Mirziyoyev and Aliyev also reviewed the schedule of upcoming high-level meetings and exchanged views on regional cooperation.

Uzbekistan’s Bakhodir Jalolov defeated Ukrainian heavyweight Ihor Shevadzutskyi in a ten-round bout at a major boxing event held on April 5 at Barys Arena in Astana.

Jalolov, an Olympic champion and undefeated heavyweight, secured a unanimous decision victory. The fight against Shevadzutskyi went the full ten rounds, marking the first time Jalolov has won a professional match without a knockout.

In the third round, Shevadzutskyi hit the canvas but managed to recover and continue the fight.

Another Uzbek boxer delivered a strong performance that evening. Otabek Kholmatov stopped Jason Cano Manigos with a technical knockout in the eighth round, delighting...

Barcelona missed the chance to secure a win as they drew 1–1 with Real Betis at the Montjuïc Stadium in Matchday 30 of the 2024/25 La Liga season.

Match Summary – Barcelona vs Real Betis

Gavi put Barça ahead in the 7th minute, converting a low cross from Ferran Torres. Just ten minutes later, Betis equalised as Nathan headed in a delivery from Giovani Lo Celso.

The Catalan side dominated possession with 75%, registering 16 shots on goal — yet failed to find a winner.

Betis goalkeeper Adrián San Miguel denied Barcelona several times, producing crucial saves against Robert...

The World Bank (WB) will allocate $153 miln for a project to restore forests and degraded lands in Uzbekistan, as reported by the Uzbek Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change.

The project was officially launched during a climate forum in Samarkand.

It will include planting forests, creating orchards and forest pastures, supporting agricultural enterprises and helping nature reserves. In addition, part of the funding will be used to build infrastructure for eco-tourism and create a database on forest landscapes.

The project will cover four regions. It will help the republic meet its goal of increasing forest area...

At the Samarkand Climate Forum on 4 April, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with UN Under-Secretary-General, Head of the UN-Habitat Programme (UN-Habitat) Anaclaudia Rossbach. The sides discussed the opening of the UN-Habitat office in Tashkent.

The participants also reviewed cooperation in sustainable urban development, modernisation of infrastructure and improvement of quality of life. Rossbach praised Uzbekistan’s reforms to develop ‘smart’ and ‘green’ cities.

Plans to hold World Cleanliness Day in Uzbekistan were discussed. Following the meeting, the sides agreed to develop a roadmap for co-operation.

Kursiv Uzbekistan also reports that Mirziyoyev and the UN deputy head discussed...

On the evening of 5 April Alexander Ovechkin scored two pucks in a match with the Chicago Blackhawks and repeated the record of Canadian Wayne Gretzky on the number of goals in regular games in the National Hockey League (NHL), reported the press service of the league.

Ovechkin opened the scoring in the fourth minute of the match. By the beginning of the third period, the Washington Capitals were losing to the visitors. Dylan Strome levelled the score, after which Ovechkin threw the long-awaited puck into the opponents’ goal and put the team ahead.

The game ended 5-3 in...

The Central Bank of Uzbekistan has announced that strengthening control over money transfers will not create any difficulties for bank customers or users of payment systems.

The regulator emphasised that the new rules will primarily impact the exchange of information between payment organizations and banks, while ordinary users will not experience any changes. Payment organisations already possess all the necessary information, which clients provide when they sign contracts to open accounts or access other financial services.

The new regulations will take effect in three months. Payment organizations will be required to exchange personal data concerning the senders and recipients...

Israel, India and Vietnam are in discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump to negotiate lower duties, according to a report by CNN.

Sources indicate that these countries aim to finalize individual trade agreements with the U.S. by the end of next week.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with Trump on Monday, April 7. The two leaders will discuss trade, Iran’s nuclear program, and the Gaza peace settlement. Although Israel previously removed duties on imports of U.S. goods, this decision did not prevent the imposition of trade restrictions.

On April 2, Donald Trump announced

In the headline fixture of the 26th round of the Saudi Pro League, Al-Nassr secured a crucial away win over Al-Hilal. The game ended 3–1 in favor of the visitors.

Match Summary: Al-Hilal vs. Al-Nassr

The scoring opened in first-half stoppage time when Ali Al-Hassan curled a precise shot into the top corner following a short corner routine.

Just two minutes into the second half, Cristiano Ronaldo doubled Al-Nassr’s lead. He finished off a low cross from Sadio Mané, marking the 930th goal of his professional career.

Al-Hilal responded in the 62nd minute. After a corner from Salem Al-Dawsari

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will finance the development of a feasibility study for the construction of a green energy corridor across the Caspian Sea, the Ministry of Energy of Azerbaijan reported.

The international financial institutions signed a memorandum of understanding with the energy agencies of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan at a meeting in Baku. The ADB and the AIIB will allocate $2 mln.

Financing from international banks will help speed up the project’s implementation, calculate the size of investments and economic benefits.

The Caspian Corridor will link the energy systems of Uzbekistan...

On April 3, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the heads of neighbouring Central Asian countries held discussions in Samarkand during the first Central Asia-European Union summit.

In a meeting with Tajik President Emomali Rakhmon, the leaders reviewed the outcomes of their trilateral discussion that took place in Khujand on March 31. They stressed the importance of fully resolving border issues.

They evaluated the progress made in implementing their previously agreed-upon agreements, including the increase in trade turnover and the acceleration of various cooperation projects.

During the meeting with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov, they discussed the acceleration of projects...

Uzbekistan and the European Union may sign an extended partnership agreement in June of this year, according to a report from the Euronews TV channel.

Euronews noted that the agreement’s text is already prepared, and it now requires legal review.

Earlier, António Costa, the head of the European Council, informed Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev that Brussels aims to sign the document by the end of the year.

It is important to note that the Central Asia-EU summit is currently taking place in Samarkand. This forum is expected to mark a new chapter in the development of relations between the...

The trade tariffs introduced by US President Donald Trump offer Uzbekistan the opportunity to develop industries where the country has a competitive edge. This view was shared by Uzbekistan’s Special Representative for the World Trade Organization (WTO), Azizbek Urunov, in a post on LinkedIn.

Urunov highlighted the textile industry as an example.

“This presents a good opportunity for new investments and the expansion of exports,” he noted.

He also mentioned that the share of the US in Uzbekistan’s exports stands at 1%. Meanwhile, Uzbekistan has entered the category of countries with...

At the end of the summit in Samarkand, the countries of Central Asia and the European Union will decide to establish a strategic partnership, announced Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

The head of state proposed signing an agreement on partnership and cooperation between the regions. Central Asia also expressed interest in holding regular meetings at the Foreign Ministry level and organising an interparliamentary forum. Mirziyoyev suggested hosting the regional forum every two years.

The president also touched on economic cooperation. A presentation of Uzbekistan’s industrial park is planned for European investors. In addition, Tashkent is counting on signing an agreement...

Uzbekistan plans to build over 2,900 micro-hydropower plants in 2025-2026, the Ministry of Energy reports.

The total capacity of the plants will reach 164 MW, allowing them to generate 500 mln kWh of electricity annually.

The construction of these plants will also create jobs for 1,200 people during the building phase, and 520 permanent positions once the power stations are operational.

The European Union will invest €12 bn in Central Asian countries, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced.

The funds will be allocated to Central Asia through the Global Gateway programme. According to von der Leyen, the investment will spark a new wave of projects in the region.

“Today, we are launching a strategic partnership. This partnership demonstrates that you can rely on the EU,” she said at the Central Asia-EU Summit in Samarkand.

Of the announced amount, €3 bn will go towards transport projects, €2.5 bn for critical minerals, €6.4 bn...

Uzbekistan welcomes the commencement of peace talks aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine, said President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during the Central Asia-EU Summit in Samarkand.

“We understand that we face very difficult and complex issues, but we see no alternative to the diplomatic efforts and political solutions currently being pursued,” he emphasised.

Peace negotiations on Ukraine began with the administration of President Donald Trump. The United States has been engaging in talks with both Kyiv and Moscow.

Representatives from the three countries held several meetings on this matter in Saudi Arabia in...