Uzbekistan’s Energy Transformation: A Phased Transition to Market Mechanisms

Since 2017, Uzbekistan has been implementing wide-ranging reforms in the energy sector aimed at increasing efficiency, modernizing infrastructure, and transitioning to market-based mechanisms. Between 2017 and 2024, key legislative and institutional measures were adopted, including 8 laws and over 90 presidential and cabinet resolutions, laying the regulatory foundation for a deep transformation of the sector.

Electricity production in the country increased by 38%, rising from 59 billion kWh in 2016 to 81.5 billion kWh in 2024. At the same time, per capita generation rose by 18%, reaching 2,200 kWh. Over the past seven years, Uzbekistan commissioned 11,000 MW of new generation capacity – three times the volume added in the preceding 25 years.

MINEX Central Asia 2025 Forum to be held in Tashkent

On June 24-25, Tashkent will host the MINEX Central Asia 2025 Forum, one of the largest and most reputable industry events in the region.

This forum, dedicated to the global future of critical minerals, is being organized under the auspices of the Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology and the Uzbekistan Technological Metals Complex (TMK).

A SIGNIFICANT STEP IN GLOBAL COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF PUBLIC SERVICE

Subtitle: Hosting the United Nations Public Service Forum in Uzbekistan demonstrates the strengthening of its role in the international community.

The United Nations Public Service Forum (UNPSF) is an international-level event held under the auspices of the United Nations, aimed at promoting innovation, efficiency, and sustainable development in public service. The forum is organized by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and has been held annually since 2003 to develop strategies for advancing public service in support of sustainable development.

UZBEKISTAN TO SHOWCASE DIGITAL REFORMS AT THE UN PUBLIC SERVICE FORUM

Today, Uzbekistan is demonstrating positive progress in the field of public service reform. Initiatives focused on digitalization, transparency, and professionalism are contributing to the overall improvement in the quality of civil service delivery. It is no coincidence that the United Nations Public Service Forum 2025 will be held in Uzbekistan from June 23 to 25. Beyond its primary mission, the forum will also serve as a platform to present Uzbekistan’s achievements and ongoing efforts in public administration, e-government, and digital transformation to the international community—an important milestone for the sovereign nation under the leadership of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

THE HOLDING OF THE UN PUBLIC SERVICE FORUM IN UZBEKISTAN: A HISTORIC MILESTONE FOR THE COUNTRY

From June 23 to 25, 2025, the city of Samarkand will host the United Nations Public Service Forum (UNPSF 2025). The central theme of this prestigious international event is “Five Years to 2030: Accelerating the Delivery of Public Services for a Sustainable Future.” The forum is organized jointly by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Hosting the forum offers Uzbekistan a unique opportunity to showcase and evaluate its public service reforms on a global stage.

UN PUBLIC SERVICE FORUM: AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE UZBEKISTAN’S REFORMS ON A GLOBAL SCALE

In recent years, Uzbekistan has undertaken large-scale reforms aimed at transforming its public administration and civil service systems. The primary goal has been to build an efficient, transparent, and citizen-oriented governance model. The progress and potential achieved in this area will be showcased at the UN Public Service Forum, to be held in Samarkand in June 2025. This will be the first time Uzbekistan hosts this prestigious forum, which reflects the strong and growing cooperation between the UN and Uzbekistan in the field of public service.

The International Competition for the 19th “Oltin Qalam” National Award has been announced

Attention, announcement! In cooperation with several partner organizations, the Union of Journalists of Uzbekistan announces the international competition for the 19th “Oltin Qalam” (Golden Pencil) National Award. The aim is to widely promote the highest achievements in national and global journalism, foster a new mindset in line with the spirit of New Uzbekistan, enrich national media content, honor human dignity in the country, elevate public consciousness and thinking, strengthen the atmosphere of openness and transparency in society, create conditions for media professionals to express their civic position, and encourage critical-analytical thinking and innovative approaches to creative work among journalists.

Eldor Aripov emphasized the importance of the Termez Dialogue for strengthening connectivity between Central and South Asia

The first session of the Termez Dialogue on Connectivity between Central and South Asia on the topic “Building a Common Space of Peace, Friendship and Prosperity” started today in Termez.

In his welcoming speech, Eldor Aripov, Director of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (ISRS), emphasized the significance of holding the forum in the city of Termez. "Located at the junction of Central and South Asia, this ancient city has served as a "nodal point" of interregional connectivity since time immemorial," the expert noted.

Eldor Aripov also added that Termez was a center of intercultural and religious dialogue, where the traditions of Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam were born and developed. The city was located between ancient states such as the Greco-Bactrian and Kushan kingdoms, and flourished during the Timurid era, becoming a major trade, craft and scientific and educational center.