A Cabinet of Ministers resolution (No. 562, dated 4 September 2025) has approvedthis change. Car owners in Uzbekistan can now use their names on vehicle license plates, UzA reported.

AbdusalomKhatamov has been appointed Uzbekistan’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Lebanon, with his residence in Muscat, Oman. Information AgencyDunyo reported this.

On 4 September, France’s newly appointed Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Walid Fouque, presented copies of his credentials to Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov. The minister shared the development on his Telegram channel.

The restriction on crossing the border through the “Tazhen” (Kazakhstan) – “Davut-Ata” (Uzbekistan) checkpoint has been extended until 31 December 2025, the press service of the Customs Committee of Uzbekistan reported.

Several appointments have been made within the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Presidential Press Secretary Sherzod Asadov reported this.

Two Uzbek citizens who had been held at a deportation center in Malaysia and found themselves in difficult circumstances have been repatriated, the Dunyo information agency reported.

Uzbekistan’s permanent population has reached 38 million, the National Statistics Committee reported.

On August 27, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev laid the foundation stone for the construction of the National Museum of Uzbekistan.

In line with the Presidential Resolution aimed at promoting football in Uzbekistan, a ‘Legionnaires’ Club’ will be established under the Uzbekistan Football Association.

A Presidential Decree titled “On measures to digitalize the football sector in Uzbekistan and further increase its popularity” (No. PQ–262, dated 21 August 2025) has been adopted, the Huquqiy axborot Telegram channel reported.

Direct flights between Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan will be reinstated. Minister of Transport Ilhom Makhkamov announced in an interview with the Uzbekistan 24 TV channel.

Dilshod Akhatov was appointed as Uzbekistan’s first Ambassador to the Principality of Liechtenstein and presented his credentials to Crown Prince Alois. The Dunyo Information agency reported this.

On 18 August, a new Guinness World Record was set at the “New Uzbekistan” park in Tashkent, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation has reported.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev awarded Tanzila Narbayeva, Chairperson of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan, the Order of “Dostyk” (Friendship), Second Degree. The Akorda press service reported this.

On 14 August, a Presidential Decree was issued titled “On measures to establish a system of state care and assistance for a group of Palestinian citizens in Uzbekistan based on compassion and mercy.”

This complex surgical procedure was performed in Uzbekistan for the first time. Such surgeries are currently carried out only at the world’s most advanced medical centers.

At a video conference on utilizing export potential and resources in the textile sector, the President put forward initiatives aimed at boosting production and exports.

The relationship between Uzbekistan and Pakistan has entered a new chapter—one not shaped by diplomatic formalities or symbolic gestures, but by practical cooperation, shared ambitions, and consistent political will. Over the past year, the two countries have moved beyond mutual...

From August 1 to 11, Bangkok, Thailand, hosted the Asian Championships for youth and U-22 boxers. Uzbekistan’s national team delivered an outstanding performance, topping the overall medal standings. The Uzbekistan Boxing Federation reported the news.