"The time has come when global decision-making mechanisms must adapt to the changes in the world. Muslims, who make up a quarter of the world's population, must participate in the decision-making process in a way that they deserve," he said.

At the meeting, attended by law enforcement officers, the First Deputy Minister of Culture, the press secretary of the religious committee, the leadership of "Uzbekkontsert" and singers, it was emphasized that Uzbek artists must comply with mandatory requirements and not promote "this or that religion" during their concerts.

In accordance with the requirements of Uzbek legislation, the use of the Chinese Temu platform will be restricted in accordance with the established procedure from March 20.

The total number of crimes registered in Uzbekistan in 2024 was 132,298. This indicates that 199 out of every 100,000 residents were convicted of a crime during the past period.

At a meeting chaired by the Chairman of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan, Mufti Sheikh Nuriddin Kholiknazar, new chief imams-khatibs were appointed for the Surkhandarya, Samarkand, and Tashkent regions.

The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has begun the process of laying down its arms and disbanding the organization, following calls from its imprisoned leader, Abdullah Ocalan, in Turkey.

On February 28, 1997, at a meeting of the Turkish National Security Council (NSC), the army leaders called the Erbakan government "incompetent" and made their own strict demands. The demands, formulated to protect the secular system in the country, included: restricting the activities of religious schools, not employing women wearing the hijab in state institutions, prohibiting religious organizations from interfering in state affairs, and others.

Officials say Temu evaded taxes and customs duties, and also took $10 million in foreign currency out of Uzbekistan in 2024.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev approved the Concept of State Policy in the Sphere of Religion and Ensuring Freedom of Conscience of Citizens. It was noted that the document sets out the directions for the development of a secular state in public administration, the economy, education, medicine, culture and other areas.

The Muslim Office of Uzbekistan has announced the times of Taraweeh prayers in mosques across the country and a list of verses to be recited.