Authorities in Kazakhstan are considering draft legislation that would restrict social media access for users under 16, with the proposal still under interagency review and not yet submitted to parliament.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed innovation and social development projects selected under the “For the Future” initiatives forum, a new platform designed to support citizen-led ideas in areas including green energy, AI, education and infrastructure.

A newly released 15-point roadmap by the Peace Council outlines proposals for Gaza’s reconstruction, phased demilitarization and transitional governance, with Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan among the council’s member states.

Uzbekistan and the Islamic Development Bank discussed ongoing and future cooperation across key sectors, including transport, energy, water resources, healthcare, education, and agriculture, and signed a Pipeline Investment Program to guide upcoming joint projects.

A two-day training in Nukus, organized by the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan and partners, aimed to improve journalists’ reporting on court proceedings and legal issues while strengthening transparency, ethical standards, and understanding of the judicial system in Uzbekistan.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev launched a nationwide reading movement in Uzbekistan, describing reading culture as a strategic investment in the country’s future amid the rapid rise of digital technologies and artificial intelligence.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a law approving Uzbekistan’s accession to the BRICS New Development Bank, a move officials say could help attract large-scale investment for infrastructure, energy and sustainable development projects.

Uzbekistan and the Japan International Cooperation Agency discussed a $2.9bn, 17-project long-term cooperation program covering energy, transport, agriculture, healthcare, education, SEZ development, and STEM initiatives.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev voiced that reducing bureaucracy and improving public services remain key priorities as Uzbekistan honored ministries and officials for governance reforms, with the Ministry of Justice named the top performer in implementing the “Uzbekistan–2030” strategy.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev addressed the fourth meeting of the heads of judges councils of the Organization of Turkic States in Samarkand, emphasizing the importance of judicial independence, rule of law and cooperation on legal standards amid growing global instability.

Uzbekistan’s Energy Ministry held talks with U.S.-based oilfield services company SLB on expanding cooperation in digitalization, drilling technologies, artificial intelligence solutions and hydrocarbon development projects.

Uzbekistan sent a second humanitarian aid shipment to Iran, consisting of medicines and medical equipment delivered via 15 trucks through the Dargaz border and handed over to the Iranian Red Crescent Society.

Uzbekistan has prepared more than 20 projects worth $4.5bn for potential financing through the New Development Bank, focusing on infrastructure, energy, industry, banking, healthcare, and urban development as part of its accession process to the bank.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Feridun Sinirlioglu discussed expanding cooperation between Uzbekistan and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed proposals ahead of Kurban Hayit to expand social and medical assistance in Uzbekistan, including funding surgeries for 10,000 children with severe illnesses.

Eurasian Development Bank and the Ministry of Finance of Tajikistan signed an $18.5mn financing agreement to reconstruct the Labijar–Kalaikhumb highway section, including bridges, to improve transport connectivity, safety, and regional economic activity.