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Uzbekistan and Serbia signed a labor migration agreement granting Uzbek workers equal employment rights with local employees and establishing a framework for organized recruitment by Serbian companies, as demand for workers increases ahead of Expo 2027 in

Uzbekistan is offering UZS 100 trillion ($8.4bn) in state assets for privatization under new rules that reduce down payments, extend interest-free installments and introduce additional auction mechanisms and investor incentives.

Kazakhstan's digital healthcare system has cut the workload of medical workers by 30-40%, with 88% of public health services now delivered electronically and more than 21,000 medical organizations integrated into a unified digital system.

Uzbekistan and Japan are exploring expanded cooperation in peaceful nuclear energy, energy security and nuclear technologies, building on existing partnerships in uranium supplies and deposit development.

Uzbekistan improved its position in several major international rankings during the first half of 2026, including sovereign credit ratings, economic freedom, and gender equality, while AI readiness and environmental performance set as new priority areas.

The Samarkand-2028 hyperspectral satellite has been launched from China with an AI module developed by Uzbek engineers, marking the first integration of Uzbekistan-created artificial intelligence technology into a STAR.VISION international satellite proje

Uzbekistan has approved a new licensing framework for activities involving nuclear energy and ionizing radiation sources, establishing updated safety, personnel and technical requirements ahead of the rules taking effect in 2027.

Uzbekistan plans to launch regular passenger flights to the Sokh district while expanding airport infrastructure, improving border crossings, and strengthening transport links under its 2026-2028 development program.

Construction begins on first power unit of Uzbekistan's integrated nuclear power plant, marking the official start of the Russian-backed nuclear energy project in Jizzakh region following regulatory approval and site licensing.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a decree introducing higher education reforms in Uzbekistan, including a university ranking system, international student programs, digital and AI integration, startup support structures, and university endowment funds.