Uzbekistan government announces death of President Karimov
TASHKENT (TCA) — Uzbekistan’s President Islam Karimov, who ruled the country for a quarter-century, has died at the age of 78. Continue reading
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Uzbek Government says Karimov alive but in ‘critical’ condition
TASHKENT (TCA) — The Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan said on its website on September 2 that during the past 24 hours, the health condition of President Islam Karimov has sharply worsened and medics have assessed it as “critical”. The announcement has broken the Uzbek government’s silence concerning Karimov’s condition that caused speculation on his possible death. Russian Fergana information agency reported on September 1 that preparations for what could be the funeral of Uzbekistan President Islam Karimov were underway on September 1 in his native city of Samarkand, after some unconfirmed media reports claimed that Karimov had passed away on August 29. Continue reading
President Karimov’s Independence Day address read out on Uzbek TV
TASHKENT (TCA) — Amid official announcement of Uzbekistan President Islam Karimov’s illness and unconfirmed rumors of his death, an Uzbek state television anchor in the evening of August 31 read out an Independence Day address traditionally delivered by the President. Continue reading
Tashkent tractor plant and German СLAAS to set up JV in Uzbekistan
TASHKENT (TCA) — In line with the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan dated 5 August 2016, a joint venture will soon be established on the grounds of the Tashkent Agricultural Machinery Plant (formerly Tashkent Tractor Plant) with Germany’s СLAAS, one of the world’s leading agricultural machinery producers, Novosti Uzbekistana news agency reports. Continue reading
South Korea to build new terminal at Tashkent airport
TASHKENT (TCA) — A new terminal, Tashkent-4, will be constructed in the international airport of Uzbekistan’s capital city, Tashkent. The terminal is being designed by South Korean specialists, Novosti Uzbekistana news agency reported. Continue reading
Foreign investments in Uzbekistan mainly focus on industrial sector
TASHKENT (TCA) — Last year some 4.8 thousand companies with foreign investments operated in Uzbekistan, and the country registered 494 new companies with foreign investment, including 330 in the capital Tashkent, Novosti Uzbekistana news portal reported. Continue reading
