Oybek Mardonov
Uzbekistan
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ReviewUzbekistan U20 beats Bangladesh 2-0 in Asian Cup qualifier
Uzbekistan's U20 national team began its 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-0 win over Bangladesh in Tashkent, with goals from Kuvanishbek Saydaliev and Abrayev Quvonchbek.
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OpinionCannavaro backs FIFA chief as Uzbekistan coach
Uzbekistan national team coach Fabio Cannavaro joined other former players in publicly supporting FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid a wave of European federation withdrawals.
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OpinionUzbekistan-Azerbaijan Summit: New Projects
Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with the President of Azerbaijan on June 15, 2026. New projects and agreements were signed between the two countries. The summit concluded in Bukhara.
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National TeamUzbekistan Launches Digital Mahalla Platforms
Uzbekistan presented Raqamli Mahalla, Aqlli Mahalla, and Mahalla AI platforms at the Association of Mahallas of Uzbekistan. Mahalla AI aggregates data on 8,992 mahallas, while Raqamli Mahalla allows analysis of household situations and identification of families in need. 7,786 mahalla chairpersons have registered, and the system offers 12 user roles.
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Opinion21,000 Italians Visit Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan welcomed 21,000 Italian citizens from January to July 2026, with 95.7% traveling for leisure. Business, family visits, study, medical treatment, and commercial trips were also recorded.
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OpinionUzbekistan President Congratulates Kazakhstan Leader - Car Count Reaches 5 Million
On 21 August, the President of Uzbekistan congratulated Kazakhstan's leader on a successful election, while Ilhom Aliev traveled to Bukhara. The country’s car count also reached 5 million.
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OpinionUzbekistan-Azerbaijan: New Economic Cooperation Path
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan adopted a declaration to deepen strategic partnership in 2024 and signed a cooperation treaty in 2025. The bilateral trade volume reached $795 million by the end of 2025, with a 33 percent increase recorded in January-May 2026.
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OpinionTashkent Leads Uzbekistan with 13.9 Trillion Soums Food Production in First Half of 2026
In Tashkent, large enterprises produced food products worth 13.9 trillion soums in the first half of 2026, a 12% increase from 2025.
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National TeamUzbekistan Begins Construction of Electric Bus Plant in Yazyavan District
Uzbekistan is constructing a $170 million electric bus plant in Yazyavan district. The project is a joint venture with Chinese firms Xiang Yang Tenglong Automobile and GIG Investments. Production is slated to begin in December 2027.
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OpinionUzbekistan's population density reaches 85.8 people per km²
Uzbekistan’s population density reached 85.8 people per km² on 1 July 2026, an increase of 1.5 people from 84.3 in 2025 and 6.5 people from 79.3 in 2022. The average growth was 8.2 %, with a 1.8 % rise since 2025.
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ReviewUzbekistan vs Iran friendly in Ferghana
Uzbekistan's national team will play a friendly against Iran on 24 September at Istiklol Stadium in Ferghana, under head coach Fabio Cannavaro.
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OpinionUzbekistan Launches Land Restoration Innovation Challenge
From 18 August to 4 September 2026, a UNDP-hosted innovation challenge aims to restore degraded and saline lands in the Amudarya and Muynak districts. The competition offers a total prize fund of US$40,000, with up to four winners receiving up to US$10,000 each.