Approximately 120 people from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Romania, and other countries were evacuated through Turkmenistan. They were provided with transportation, food, accommodation, and essential daily necessities.
Earlier, a video message from an official who identified himself as Z. Amonov, an employee of the Urgut district "Agropromi", was circulated on social networks. In his speech, he said that the lands of farms that did not fulfill the cocoon, grain and cotton plan, and did not pay taxes, would be given to Chinese investors. The Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan expressed its reaction to this situation.
The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Israel issued an appeal to Uzbeks living in this country. In particular, taking into account the complicated situation in the country, citizens were advised to take personal security measures and not leave shelters during rocket fire. It was also added that they should not go out into the streets and other entertainment venues without necessity.
In connection with the escalation of the situation around Iran and the expectation of missile launches in Iran and Israel, Uzbek citizens living in these two countries were asked to strictly adhere to security measures.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the Acting Minister of Industry and Trade of Afghanistan, Nuriddin Azizi. Azizi conveyed greetings from the Afghan leadership to Mirziyoyev. The meeting discussed issues of expanding cooperation in the trade and economic, transport and logistics, energy and agricultural sectors, as well as in the fields of geology, exploration and mining.
According to the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, Moscow is carefully studying the content of the note submitted by Uzbekistan. According to her, this appeal has been submitted to the relevant departments, and now all objective information is being collected and sent to Tashkent in accordance with the established procedure.
In September this year, a multinational military exercise called "Endless Brotherhood - IV" will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan. It will involve special forces from Azerbaijan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Pakistan. The exercises are aimed at increasing the joint operational capabilities of the participating countries and strengthening regional security.
Uzbekistan has sent a note to the Russian Foreign Ministry regarding the situation in Moscow, requesting a legal assessment of the actions of the representatives of the violent organization. The note states that the situation that has arisen indicates a clear violation of human rights, which is unacceptable.
Negotiations were held between the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico at the Koksaroy residence. Current issues of further development of practical cooperation between Uzbekistan and Slovakia were considered.
183 tons of food products sent by Uzbekistan to the population of Afghanistan on the occasion of the Eid al-Adha holiday have been delivered to the Balkh region.