President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was awarded France's highest award - the Order of the Legion of Honor.

As of January 1, 2025, there are more than 30,000 foreign prisoners in Russian colonies, 69.5% of whom are citizens of Central Asian countries.

The Turkish newspaper Yeni Şafak reported that the majority of Uzbeks are dissatisfied with the growing influence of China in the country and the government's spectator role.

China has tried to justify its oppression in East Turkestan by holding an event in the Chinese capital with the participation of foreign journalists. In fact, Beijing has been suppressing ethnic minorities in the region for years, calling it a fight against the "three evil forces." The government has also been aggressively pursuing the Sinicization of Islam. According to human rights activists, more than 16,000 mosques have been damaged or destroyed, and those that remain have been converted into cafes, bars and other entertainment venues.

If we turn the pages of history, we see that the greatest eras of the Turkic peoples coincided with the times when they were united. The Great Khaganates, the Golden Horde, the Ottoman Empire, the Chigatay Ulus, the Khiva and Kokand Khanates - all of these are clear examples of how the Turkic peoples flourished when their power was concentrated in one center.

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon are scheduled to sign a historic agreement on the delimitation of the state border during talks in Bishkek on March 12-13.

It was revealed that three historical mosques were demolished in the Samarkand region. Another architectural monument was renovated without permission, causing a total damage of 46.8 billion soums.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a state visit to France on March 11-13 at the invitation of Emmanuel Macron. As part of the visit, high-level negotiations, events and meetings are planned to be held in Paris. In addition, the head of state will meet with the Director-General of UNESCO.

The Chinese company plans to open a service center to provide education and professional training for Uzbek citizens. Retraining and advanced training programs will also be developed for specialists in such sectors as "green" energy, agriculture, ICT, and tourism.

A proposed €150 billion defense investment plan by the European Union (EU) has sparked disagreements between France and Germany. Berlin is proposing to include Turkey in the program, while Paris is insisting on funding only European manufacturers.