Uzbekistan: Neighbor's news in a short line
Let's start with the social news. The birth rate continues to grow in Uzbekistan, as reported by the National Agency for Statistics. So, for eight months of this year, 627 thousand 196 newborns were registered in the country's registry offices, which is 6.4% higher than in the same period of 2022. With which we congratulate their parents.
The high birth rate in the country can be associated with various factors, among which decent socio-economic conditions play an important role.
It would be useful to add to this statistics that for every resident of Uzbekistan, according to the statistics agency for 01.01.2023, there is an average of 18.5 square meters. m of total living space (which is 0.3 sq. m more than last year). If this trend continues, by the time the current newborns reach adulthood, each of them will have real mansions. At least by square footage.
A delegation of heads of industrial associations of Uzbekistan visited South Korea. The main purpose of the working visit is to expand economic cooperation between the two countries. A meeting was held with Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Han Dak Su, as well as between the foreign ministries of the two countries. Initiatives were put forward to establish close cooperation and implement new projects and programs between government departments and industry associations of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Korea.
Korean shoes from Uzbekistan. During the working group's visit to South Korea, the chairman of the Uzcharmsanoat association, Fahriddin Boboev, held talks with the leadership of one of the largest companies in this country, TG Holding, which aims to invest $ 150 million in several sectors of Uzbekistan at once. The leather and shoe industry will occupy an important place in the list of projects planned for implementation on the basis of South Korean capital. The point is to launch the production of Korean shoe brands in Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan sharply increased melon exports in August. When the conversation turns to Uzbekistan, those who have been to this country immediately get impressions about the extraordinary taste of melon. (By the way, the same applies to the famous Turkmen melons). Therefore, it is not surprising that in August of this year, the volume of exports of Uzbek melon exceeded the total volume of shipments of these products over the previous three months.
To be more specific: in August, Uzbekistan exported 19.1 thousand tons of fresh melon worth 5.5 million dollars, which in physical terms is 11.7% more than the total volume of exports from the beginning of May to the end of July.
Recycling with a plus for the environment. As the correspondent reports Podrobno.uz , one of the private enterprises of Uzbekistan has purchased equipment in China for the production of fuel oil from... old, useless tires. This technology of the Chinese company Henan Doing Machinery Equipment from Henan province is capable of processing 15 tons of used tires per day.
It turns out a double effect: the production of fuel – plus the disposal of used tires, the spontaneous burial of which has always posed a threat to the environment. This wonderful technology is in great demand in India, China, Brazil, Philippines, Colombia, Malaysia, South Africa.
The Russian airline Pobeda launches new flights to Uzbekistan. The flights will take place on the route Yekaterinburg–Samarkand and Novosibirsk–Samarkand, connecting one of the largest cities of Uzbekistan with the most important cities of the Urals and Siberia. Along the way, we note that in recent months the number of flights from Russia to Uzbekistan has increased significantly: Both Russian and Uzbek airlines are launching new flights.
The United States, through its Agency for International Development (USAID), has signed a new memorandum of understanding with the Government of Uzbekistan to expand access to safe and high-quality medicines in this country. Within the framework of its activities, USAID closely cooperates with stakeholders and partners of Uzbekistan in order to improve access to essential medicines and medical products of guaranteed quality for citizens of this country.
Strengthening regional ties is always in the field of view of the Uzbek authorities. Thus, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have agreed on joint customs control for energy resources coming through pipelines and power transmission lines. Tashkent and Astana will also exchange information on their experience in customs declaration and control of energy resources, as stated on the website of the Parliament of Kazakhstan. The parties will report on the revealed facts and ways of detecting and suppressing violations of legislation in the field of customs.
The Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan will celebrate its 80th anniversary this year. In this regard, a presidential decree was adopted "On organizational measures for holding anniversary events dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the formation of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan". The anniversary events will be held on December 12-14, 2023 in Tashkent.
Among them: an international conference, as well as an exhibition of innovative developments, an exposition "History of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan" and other events.
A new variety of tomatoes has been opened in Samarkand. A new variety of tomatoes called "Mustakillik-28", created by specialists of the Samarkand Research and Experimental Station of the Research Institute of Vegetable Crops and Potatoes under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan, has a number of unique characteristics.
Unlike most tomato varieties, Mustakillik-28 has a high transportability, which makes it an ideal choice for international markets. But the most significant achievement of this variety is its taste, which, according to experts, sets a new record for sweet tomatoes in the country.
The national hockey teams of Uzbekistan will take part in the World Championships from 2025. This was announced by the first vice-president of the Hockey Federation of the country Bahodyr Gafurov. This year, the Asian and Oceania U18 Championship was held in Mongolia, where the junior national team of Uzbekistan won a triumphant victory. Next year, the Asian Championship is to be held in Uzbekistan.
In recent years, all conditions have been created in Uzbekistan for the development of hockey and holding competitions at the highest level. In Tashkent, the largest "Humo Arena" and the arena in Samarkand can host more than 10 thousand hockey fans. During the five years of existence of the National Hockey Federation, gold was obtained at the Asian and Oceania U18 Championships and at the Kazakhstan Cup, silver at the Pro Hokei Ligasy 22/23 and bronze at the Friendship Cup.
The delegation of Uzbekistan will take part in the 45th expanded session of the World Heritage Committee in Riyadh. During the session, the Committee will review the implementation of the 1972 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage in Member States.
Currently, 195 countries are States parties to the UNESCO Convention of 1972. To date, 1,157 cultural and natural sites from 167 States are included in the World Heritage List in accordance with the 1972 Convention. Among them, 43 are transboundary objects of 67 participating States.
"A real sensation in the world of choreography!". This was stated by the Chairman of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko after watching the performance "Lazgi" performed by the artists of the National Ballet of Uzbekistan on the stage of the Bolshoi Theater of Moscow.
The folk song and dance of the Lasga originated in the Khorezm region three thousand years ago. German choreographer Raimondo Rebeca was able to combine folklore with classical ballet in an oriental fairy tale. History comes to life on the stage. Among the dunes and dunes are immortal images of the ancient era: soul, love and shaman. The traveling performance merges traditions, centuries-old culture and modernity of Central Asia.
After the performance, the delighted Valentina Matvienko, addressing the Uzbek artists, expressed her wish to show this performance in other regions of Russia.
...This is far from a complete list of interesting messages from the life of modern Uzbekistan, which, according to the materials of the mass media of the fraternal country, I picked up –
Bekdurdy AMANSARYEV
