15 Western countries have signed a public statement demanding that China release all detained Uyghurs and Tibetans and allow human rights activists to return home.

Today, on October 29, the 101st anniversary of the establishment of the Republic of Turkey is widely celebrated. This day, which is a symbol of independence and the revival of the nation, is celebrated every year with great festivities as a public holiday in Turkey. We sincerely congratulate all Turkish people on this holiday.

Elections for the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis and Councils of People's Deputies were held in Uzbekistan on October 27. More than 19 million voters voted in it. This year's elections were different from the previous ones.

Oybek Usmanov was appointed the ambassador of Uzbekistan to Afghanistan. Before that, he worked as an ambassador in Egypt and Pakistan.

A cargo plane shot down by the RSF in Sudan and said to be linked to Kyrgyzstan was supplying weapons to the country's army based in the besieged city of El Fasher. It turned out that one of the dead Russians was a businessman related to the famous Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.

The European Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation in Azerbaijan, violations of human rights and international law, as well as relations with Armenia. The resolution demanded the withdrawal of the military from the territories freed from Armenian occupation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan was dissatisfied with the requirements contained in this document and summoned the EU ambassador.

Exploration and extraction of natural gas in the Tuti-Maidan section of Jauzjan and Faryab regions in the north of Afghanistan by the Eriell company of Uzbekistan. The 10-year contract includes an investment of approximately $1 billion.

After the attack in Ankara, all airports in Turkey were on orange alert and security measures were increased. The Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Istanbul called on the citizens of the country to observe the precautionary and safety measures introduced in Turkey.

During the BRICS summit held in Kazan, 13 countries, including Uzbekistan, Turkey, Kazakhstan and Belarus, received the status of partner countries of the association. This is a mandatory step towards joining the club.

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev gave a speech at the BRICS Plus format summit held in Russia. In his speech, the head of state stated that Uzbekistan intends to actively develop partnership relations with BRICS countries. Uzbekistan's BRICS plans and the situation in the Middle East were also discussed.