On June 1, the President signed a decree on a set of measures to provide quality social services and assistance to the population, as well as to establish a system for their effective control.
According to the document, the country has been systematically working to strengthen the social protection of the population in recent years. Expenses for financing social programs have doubled in relation to GDP, the coverage of low-income families receiving benefits has expanded by 5 times, new types of benefits have been introduced for citizens caring for people with disabilities and children with disabilities.
The new version of the Constitution determines that the rights of the disabled and lonely elderly, persons with disabilities and other socially vulnerable categories of the population are under the protection of the state. This requires reforming this area on the basis of a unified approach.
To ensure the rights of citizens to social protection and to radically improve the quality of social services, the National Agency for Social Protection under the President of Uzbekistan, its Karakalpak, national, regional and Tashkent city departments, as well as Inson social service centres in districts (cities) are being created.
A number of organisations will be transferred to the structure of the Agency:
· from June 15, 2023:
o from the system of the Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction by the Inspectorate of Medical and Social Expertise and its territorial subdivisions;
o National Centre for Rehabilitation and Prosthetics of Persons with Disabilities and its regional centres;
o National Centre for the Rehabilitation and Adaptation of Women and its territorial branches;
o National Rehabilitation Centre for Assistance to Victims of Human Trafficking;
o boarding houses Sakhovat and Muruvvat for the elderly and persons with disabilities;
o National boarding house for war and labour veterans;
o sanatoriums for the elderly, persons with disabilities, war and labour veterans;
· from January 1, 2024:
o from the system of the Ministry of Health baby houses;
o from the system of the Ministry of Preschool and School Education orphanages of mercy;
o from the system of local executive authorities sectors for working with minors and family orphanages;
· from August 1, 2024:
o from the system of the Ministry of Preschool and School Education specialized schools and boarding schools for children with special educational needs, multidisciplinary specialised preschool educational organisations, as well as specialized educational institutions;
o from the system of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation specialized vocational schools for persons with disabilities;
· from January 1, 2025:
o from the system of the Ministry of Internal Affairs centres for the rehabilitation of persons without a fixed place of residence;
o from the system of the Ministry of Economy and Finance the Social Insurance Fund.
At the suggestion of the National Paralympic Committee of Uzbekistan, from June 15, 2023, the School of Courage of Paralympians is transferred to the structure of the Agency. In addition, the departments will jointly coordinate the work of the Institute for the Training of Specialists in Paralympic Sports.
The Agency will create:
· Social inspection and its Karakalpak National, regional and Tashkent city subdivisions;
· Centre for advanced training of employees of the social protection system;
· Institute for the Development of Social Protection;
The Department for the Assessment of the Functionality of Persons with Disabilities and its territorial divisions on the basis of the Inspectorate for Medical and Social Expertise and its territorial divisions.
In the structure of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan, the post of adviser to the president on social protection issues director of the National Agency for Social Protection is being introduced. A Sector for Social Protection is also formed.
The State Social Protection Fund will be established under the Agency from October 1, 2023.
Reported by News of Uzbekistan.
A Presidential Decree was adopted on measures to effectively organise the activities of the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change (PP No. 171 of May 31, 2023).
The Situation Centre was established by the Decree within the structure of the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change.
Until July...
A Presidential Decree was adopted on measures to effectively organise the activities of the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change (PP No. 171 of May 31, 2023).
The Situation Centre was established by the Decree within the structure of the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change.
Until July...
The Committee of the Legislative Chamber of the Parliament on labour and social issues organised a meeting on the results of studying the implementation of the Law on Employment and the introduction of a system of material assistance to families in need of social protection in the Kashkadarya region, the...
The Committee of the Legislative Chamber of the Parliament on labour and social issues organised a meeting on the results of studying the implementation of the Law on Employment and the introduction of a system of material assistance to families in need of social protection in the Kashkadarya region, the...
Uzbekistan plans to increase the share of Uzbek medical products in the country's market to 80%. This was stated by Deputy Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan Khurram Teshabaev at a forum held in Tashkent.
He also noted that over the past 5 years, more than 100 new investment...
Uzbekistan plans to increase the share of Uzbek medical products in the country's market to 80%. This was stated by Deputy Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan Khurram Teshabaev at a forum held in Tashkent.
He also noted that over the past 5 years, more than 100 new investment...
At the forty-first plenary session of the Senate, the report of the Central Bank on activities in 2022 was heard, the news service of the Senate reports.
It was noted that the Central Bank focused its activities in 2022 on the goal of reducing the level of influence of monetary policy...
At the forty-first plenary session of the Senate, the report of the Central Bank on activities in 2022 was heard, the news service of the Senate reports.
It was noted that the Central Bank focused its activities in 2022 on the goal of reducing the level of influence of monetary policy...
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Uzbek National Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange, Trastbank and Chinese bank China Zheshang Bank, the information service of UzEX reports.
This memorandum, signed with the assistance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan and the support of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in China,...
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Uzbek National Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange, Trastbank and Chinese bank China Zheshang Bank, the information service of UzEX reports.
This memorandum, signed with the assistance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan and the support of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in China,...
As of June 5, the dollar exchange rate on the currency exchange rose by 22.13 soum and amounted to 11,449.14 soum. At the same level, the cost of the American currency was set by the Central Bank.
Commercial banks of Uzbekistan buy American currency at 11,370–11,425 soum. They sell for 11,445–11,485...
As of June 5, the dollar exchange rate on the currency exchange rose by 22.13 soum and amounted to 11,449.14 soum. At the same level, the cost of the American currency was set by the Central Bank.
Commercial banks of Uzbekistan buy American currency at 11,370–11,425 soum. They sell for 11,445–11,485...
The dollar fell on Monday on news that the U.S. services sector barely grew in May as new orders slowed, ending an initial rally sparked by strong jobs growth.
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) said its non-manufacturing PMI fell to 50.3 last month from 51.9 in April. A reading above...
The dollar fell on Monday on news that the U.S. services sector barely grew in May as new orders slowed, ending an initial rally sparked by strong jobs growth.
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) said its non-manufacturing PMI fell to 50.3 last month from 51.9 in April. A reading above...
The authorities of Kazakhstan are interested in the fact that Russian gas is supplied to our republic through the territory of their country. This was reported by TASS with reference to the words of the Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan Almasadam Satlkaliyev.
Uzbekistan and Gazprom continue negotiations on the volume and...
The authorities of Kazakhstan are interested in the fact that Russian gas is supplied to our republic through the territory of their country. This was reported by TASS with reference to the words of the Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan Almasadam Satlkaliyev.
Uzbekistan and Gazprom continue negotiations on the volume and...
The management of Uzbekneftegaz held talks with a delegation from JP Morgan & Chase Bank. This was reported by the press service of the state company.
The parties discussed the development of cooperation and the expansion of funding for joint initiatives. The guests were presented with the already achieved results of...
The management of Uzbekneftegaz held talks with a delegation from JP Morgan & Chase Bank. This was reported by the press service of the state company.
The parties discussed the development of cooperation and the expansion of funding for joint initiatives. The guests were presented with the already achieved results of...
Oil prices rose on Monday after the world's top exporter Saudi Arabia pledged to cut production by a further 1 million barrels per day (bpd) from July to counter macroeconomic headwinds that have depressed markets.
Brent crude futures settled up 58 cents at $76.71 a barrel, after touching a session high...
Oil prices rose on Monday after the world's top exporter Saudi Arabia pledged to cut production by a further 1 million barrels per day (bpd) from July to counter macroeconomic headwinds that have depressed markets.
Brent crude futures settled up 58 cents at $76.71 a barrel, after touching a session high...
Wholesale Dutch and British natural gas prices rose on Monday morning on lower liquefied natural gas (LNG) send-out, maintenance outages and after Saudi Arabia said it would make a deep cut to its oil output in July.
The Dutch gas front-month contract rose by 2.52 euro to 25.90 euro per megawatt...
Wholesale Dutch and British natural gas prices rose on Monday morning on lower liquefied natural gas (LNG) send-out, maintenance outages and after Saudi Arabia said it would make a deep cut to its oil output in July.
The Dutch gas front-month contract rose by 2.52 euro to 25.90 euro per megawatt...
The modernisation of seed production of agricultural crops and the widespread introduction of innovative technologies in the industry became the subject of discussion at a regular meeting of the Senate Committee on Agrarian and Water Management Issues.
It was noted that for the first time in the country, high-yielding, well-supplied with...
The modernisation of seed production of agricultural crops and the widespread introduction of innovative technologies in the industry became the subject of discussion at a regular meeting of the Senate Committee on Agrarian and Water Management Issues.
It was noted that for the first time in the country, high-yielding, well-supplied with...
According to the Novosti UZEX newspaper, from January to May 26, 2023, over 81.1 thousand tonnes of cotton fibre of various grades were sold through the electronic trading of the Uzbek National Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange.
The average monthly sales for the period under review amounted to 16.2 thousand tonnes.
There...
According to the Novosti UZEX newspaper, from January to May 26, 2023, over 81.1 thousand tonnes of cotton fibre of various grades were sold through the electronic trading of the Uzbek National Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange.
The average monthly sales for the period under review amounted to 16.2 thousand tonnes.
There...
From June 1, 2023, sericulture clusters will be created in the regions, in which silkworms will be cared for, raw silk will be purchased and processed, and products will be sent for export and the domestic market.
There are also plans to launch new farms that will grow mulberry seedlings, set...
From June 1, 2023, sericulture clusters will be created in the regions, in which silkworms will be cared for, raw silk will be purchased and processed, and products will be sent for export and the domestic market.
There are also plans to launch new farms that will grow mulberry seedlings, set...
Chicago corn rose more than 1% on Tuesday after a weekly government report showed a sharp decline in U.S. crop rating amid hot and dry weather in parts of the Midwest grain belt.
Wheat rose for a fifth consecutive session on support from tightening world milling wheat supplies, with Australia estimating...
Chicago corn rose more than 1% on Tuesday after a weekly government report showed a sharp decline in U.S. crop rating amid hot and dry weather in parts of the Midwest grain belt.
Wheat rose for a fifth consecutive session on support from tightening world milling wheat supplies, with Australia estimating...
Gold slipped on Monday as the dollar firmed after strong U.S. payrolls data last week, offsetting some of the support for zero-yield bullion from bets that the Federal Reserve may pause rate hikes in June.
Spot gold fell 0.4% to $1,939.44 per ounce by 1130 GMT, close to its lowest level...
Gold slipped on Monday as the dollar firmed after strong U.S. payrolls data last week, offsetting some of the support for zero-yield bullion from bets that the Federal Reserve may pause rate hikes in June.
Spot gold fell 0.4% to $1,939.44 per ounce by 1130 GMT, close to its lowest level...
Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures climbed to their highest in six weeks on Monday, with traders betting on a recovery in demand as top steel producer China was reportedly working on new measures to support its property market.
Regulators were considering a package of measures including further relaxing restrictions for residential purchases, Bloomberg News...
Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures climbed to their highest in six weeks on Monday, with traders betting on a recovery in demand as top steel producer China was reportedly working on new measures to support its property market.
Regulators were considering a package of measures including further relaxing restrictions for residential purchases, Bloomberg News...
Copper prices came under pressure on Monday from worries about demand, particularly in top consumer China, and a stronger dollar which makes metals priced in the U.S. unit more expensive for holders of other currencies.
Benchmark copper prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) traded up 0.3% at $8,262.5 a tonne...
Copper prices came under pressure on Monday from worries about demand, particularly in top consumer China, and a stronger dollar which makes metals priced in the U.S. unit more expensive for holders of other currencies.
Benchmark copper prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) traded up 0.3% at $8,262.5 a tonne...
According to the information service of the Uztekstilprom association, First Deputy Chairman of the Association Mirmukhin Sultanov and General Director of the CIS Business Centre Vadim Ganin signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in Tashkent to develop light industry in the CIS.
The main tasks of cooperation are attraction of financial instruments,...
According to the information service of the Uztekstilprom association, First Deputy Chairman of the Association Mirmukhin Sultanov and General Director of the CIS Business Centre Vadim Ganin signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in Tashkent to develop light industry in the CIS.
The main tasks of cooperation are attraction of financial instruments,...
The first regional airline Silk Avia, which began flights to the cities of the republic on April 25, published statistics on its work.
According to Uzbekistan Airports, in the first month, the air carrier covered 10 routes and transported more than 12,000 passengers on 300 flights. The average number of commercial...
The first regional airline Silk Avia, which began flights to the cities of the republic on April 25, published statistics on its work.
According to Uzbekistan Airports, in the first month, the air carrier covered 10 routes and transported more than 12,000 passengers on 300 flights. The average number of commercial...
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan agreed to expand the number of flights between the countries. This was reported in the Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development of Kazakhstan.
The aviation departments of the two countries have worked out the issue of organising regular flights from My Freighter (Centrum Air). It is expected that...
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan agreed to expand the number of flights between the countries. This was reported in the Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development of Kazakhstan.
The aviation departments of the two countries have worked out the issue of organising regular flights from My Freighter (Centrum Air). It is expected that...
LOT Polish Airlines considers Uzbekistan one of the priority new destinations, the press service of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism reported.
The delegation of the Polish national carrier headed by the director of networks and alliances department L Ruder visited Tashkent. The guests discussed with representatives of the Ministry and...
LOT Polish Airlines considers Uzbekistan one of the priority new destinations, the press service of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism reported.
The delegation of the Polish national carrier headed by the director of networks and alliances department L Ruder visited Tashkent. The guests discussed with representatives of the Ministry and...
The Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change has created a Telegram bot to receive applications and proposals from the public.
Using the @ecogovuz_bot bot, you can complain about illegal tree felling, garbage accumulation and other situations that damage the environment.
When using a Telegram bot, you should specify your first...
The Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change has created a Telegram bot to receive applications and proposals from the public.
Using the @ecogovuz_bot bot, you can complain about illegal tree felling, garbage accumulation and other situations that damage the environment.
When using a Telegram bot, you should specify your first...
The Wildberries Internet marketplace is launching a preferential program for new sellers from a number of CIS countries, including Uzbekistan. This was reported to Spot by the press service of the company.
The leaders of the platform have identified as one of the priorities the expansion of partnerships with businesses outside...
The Wildberries Internet marketplace is launching a preferential program for new sellers from a number of CIS countries, including Uzbekistan. This was reported to Spot by the press service of the company.
The leaders of the platform have identified as one of the priorities the expansion of partnerships with businesses outside...
Central Bank polls and other market research show a new increase in costs and investment intentions of Russian companies. Polls by the Gaidar Institute show that in order to reduce the former and sell the latter, enterprises need a strong rouble. Despite the downward revision of expectations for the price...
Central Bank polls and other market research show a new increase in costs and investment intentions of Russian companies. Polls by the Gaidar Institute show that in order to reduce the former and sell the latter, enterprises need a strong rouble. Despite the downward revision of expectations for the price...
The Russian market in Monday afternoon trading shows a weak growth: the Moscow Exchange index rises by 0.4% to 2,730.06 points, the RTS index has grown by 0.5% to 1,057.04 points.
Oil quotes reacted positively to the decision of Saudi Arabia to further cut production by 1 million barrels from July....
The Russian market in Monday afternoon trading shows a weak growth: the Moscow Exchange index rises by 0.4% to 2,730.06 points, the RTS index has grown by 0.5% to 1,057.04 points.
Oil quotes reacted positively to the decision of Saudi Arabia to further cut production by 1 million barrels from July....
Payments from the Russian budget to oil companies for the fuel damper in May 2023 amounted to 103.5 billion rouble, while the April payments were equal to 107.2 billion rouble, according to materials on the formation and use of additional oil and gas revenues of the federal budget, posted on...
Payments from the Russian budget to oil companies for the fuel damper in May 2023 amounted to 103.5 billion rouble, while the April payments were equal to 107.2 billion rouble, according to materials on the formation and use of additional oil and gas revenues of the federal budget, posted on...
China's yuan eased on Monday, reflecting broad dollar strength in global markets as a robust U.S. jobs report spurred bets of further rate hikes in the world's largest economy.
Prior to the market opening, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) set the midpoint rate at 7.0904 per dollar, 35 pips firmer than the...
China's yuan eased on Monday, reflecting broad dollar strength in global markets as a robust U.S. jobs report spurred bets of further rate hikes in the world's largest economy.
Prior to the market opening, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) set the midpoint rate at 7.0904 per dollar, 35 pips firmer than the...
China's yuan has skidded to six-month lows against the dollar and analysts say it could weaken further as investors fret over a bumpy pandemic recovery in the world's second-largest economy.
Disappointing economic data, widening yield differentials with the United States, upcoming corporate dividend payments and continued capital outflows through foreign selling...
China's yuan has skidded to six-month lows against the dollar and analysts say it could weaken further as investors fret over a bumpy pandemic recovery in the world's second-largest economy.
Disappointing economic data, widening yield differentials with the United States, upcoming corporate dividend payments and continued capital outflows through foreign selling...
China's blue chip stocks dropped on Monday as Sino-U.S. tensions overshadowed optimism from a private-sector survey that showed services activity in the world's second-largest economy accelerated last month. Hong Kong shares edged higher.
China's blue chip CSI300 Index closed down 0.5%, while the Shanghai Composite Index edged 0.1% higher.
Hong Kong's benchmark...
China's blue chip stocks dropped on Monday as Sino-U.S. tensions overshadowed optimism from a private-sector survey that showed services activity in the world's second-largest economy accelerated last month. Hong Kong shares edged higher.
China's blue chip CSI300 Index closed down 0.5%, while the Shanghai Composite Index edged 0.1% higher.
Hong Kong's benchmark...
