President Shavkat Mirziyoyev officially launched the construction of the 'New Tashkent International Airport' on October 15, 2025. This $2.5 billion first-phase project, involving an international consortium, aims to transform Uzbekistan into a major aviation hub, capable of serving up to 20 million passengers annually and featuring green construction principles.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500 million policy-based loan for Uzbekistan's Economic Management Improvement Program (Phase 2). This funding aims to enhance public sector efficiency, strengthen economic governance, and accelerate the country's integration into the global economy, supporting reforms in fiscal transparency, state-owned enterprises, and anti-corruption measures.
Uzbek customs officials have dismantled 'Deadpool,' a large-scale regional drug trafficking network operating via Telegram since 2017. Coordinated operations in August and September 2025 led to the arrest of key distributors and the seizure of significant quantities of synthetic drugs, including alpha-PVP and clephedrone, marking a major blow against online narcotics markets in Central Asia.
The large-scale regional military exercise 'Unity – 2025' (also known as 'Birlik-2025') officially began on October 14, 2025, at the Kattakurgan training ground in Uzbekistan's Samarkand region. Military units from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Azerbaijan are participating to enhance regional security, cooperation, and joint response capabilities against modern threats.
Turkish commercial vehicle manufacturer Anadolu Isuzu has agreed to acquire a 75.2% state-owned stake in Uzbekistan's SamAuto for US$80 million, alongside an equivalent investment commitment. This strategic move aims to establish Uzbekistan as a regional production and export hub for commercial vehicles, including electric buses, across Central Asia, the South Caucasus, the Middle East, and Africa.
Uzbekistan Airways has signed an agreement with Boeing for up to 22 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, valued at approximately $8.5 billion. This historic deal, formalized on September 22, 2025, aims to modernize the airline's fleet and significantly expand its international route network, with deliveries commencing in 2031.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev engaged with leaders from the World Bank, Citigroup, Oppenheimer Holdings, and other major financial institutions in New York in September 2023. Discussions focused on strategic partnerships, attracting investments for key sectors, and advancing Uzbekistan's economic reforms.
