Representatives of five Central Asian republics have signed protocols and agreements on the distribution of water resources from the Syrdarya and Amu Darya rivers. According to them, it is planned to withdraw approximately 11.9 billion cubic meters of water from the Syrdarya for agricultural needs, and 40 billion cubic meters from the Amu Darya.

The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Tourism has announced that it has temporarily suspended e-visa services for citizens of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and about a dozen other countries. The ability to obtain e-visas through the online portal is currently blocked.

Uzbekistan exported gold worth $3.57 billion in the first quarter of this year. This is 34% more than in the same period last year. Precious metals accounted for 44% of the country's total exports. Imports in the energy sector, however, fell sharply. Imports of oil and oil products amounted to $443.1 million, a decrease of 16%.

The authorities of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan have agreed on the free and unhindered use of the Chashma spring. According to it, the Chashma spring will remain on the territory of Kyrgyzstan. Citizens of Uzbekistan will be able to freely use the spring.

The governments of Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan are set to sign a historic railway agreement.

Some media outlets have reported that Kazakhstan is preparing for war with Russia. According to them, Kazakhstan is allegedly deploying territorial defense brigades on the border with Russia "in case of a possible conflict." The Republic's Ministry of Defense has expressed its reaction to this situation.

A clash between two groups of Uzbek citizens has broken out in Dubai, UAE. Reports say the clash ended in a stabbing, resulting in the death of the leader of one of the groups.

A team of geologists from Kazakhstan has been sent to Afghanistan to study areas where solid minerals may be present. The Afghan side, in turn, has expressed its readiness to provide information on proven reserves of natural resources.

According to reports in some Russian publications, while laying a wreath at the foot of the "Mourning Mother" statue, Lavrov looked at the English inscription on the statue and said, "How did the British end up here? I don't see Russian."

There are no immediate reports of casualties. According to official reports, the first tremor was recorded at 12:13 local time, and the second at 12:49.