We reported that China is seriously preparing for a World War II victory parade and that Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will also attend this political event.

The government of Turkmenistan has announced that smoking will be completely banned in the country by the end of 2025.

Almost 99% of electric cars imported into Uzbekistan belong to Chinese brands, and taxi services in the capital of Tajikistan have also switched entirely to Chinese electric cars.

The report also lists other consequences of addiction, in addition to the financial damage. For example, the cost of treating diseases caused by smoking is 2.2 percent of GDP. Unfortunately, cigarette consumption among the population has increased by 39 percent over the past 20 years, from 108 billion to 150 billion cigarettes per year. Turkey consumes 1.3 billion liters of alcohol per year, which is a direct cost of $5.5 billion. 22 percent of road accidents are caused by drunk driving, causing $15 billion in damage to the economy. Gambling (especially online casinos) was listed as the most dangerous vice. It leads not only to financial losses, but also to family breakdown, debt, fraud, and an increase in crime.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Uzbekistan stated that "Uzbek citizens are under state protection anywhere in the world."

China is gearing up for its Victory Day parade, which will mark the defeat of Japan in World War II. The parade is a major event for Chinese President Xi Jinping. The parade is expected to feature the latest anti-aircraft missiles, combat drones and nuclear ballistic missiles.

On the eve of the 34th anniversary of Uzbekistan's independence, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a decree pardoning a group of individuals serving sentences who sincerely repented of their actions.

Mirziyoyev presented the "Highest Level Imam Bukhari Order" to the Chairman of the Muslim Board, Mufti Nuriddin Kholiknazarov. It was noted that the mufti was awarded for his many years of service to strengthening the independence of Uzbekistan and the prosperity of the homeland. The chief imams-khatibs of the Khorezm and Andijan regions and the city of Tashkent, as well as the imam-khatib of the "Minor" mosque in the capital, were also awarded the "Imam Bukhari" Order.

The Government of Uzbekistan and the Government of Jordan signed an agreement on the establishment of a joint intergovernmental commission on bilateral cooperation, an agreement on cooperation in the field of higher education and scientific research, and an agreement on cooperation in the field of tourism. The parties also reached an agreement on mutual exemption from the entry visa requirement and an agreement on mutual promotion and protection of investments. In addition, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs of Jordan and the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan, and a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs of Jordan and the Committee for Religious Affairs of Uzbekistan.

Chairman of the People's Council of Turkmenistan, former President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, has promised to build a mosque in the city of Fuzuli, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev announced.