Uzbekistan

More than 1 million Uzbek tourists traveled abroad in two months.

For Uzbek citizens, neighboring countries remain the best travel destinations.

More than 1 million Uzbek tourists traveled abroad in two months.

In January-February 2026, 1,081,612 Uzbek citizens traveled abroad for tourism purposes. This was reported by the National Statistics Committee.

 

For comparison, this figure increased by 49.3 thousand people compared to the same period last year.

 

The countries most visited by Uzbeks in the first two months of 2026 were:

 

• Kyrgyz Republic — 426,421 people;

 

• Tajikistan — 179,390 people;

 

• Kazakhstan — 166,017 people;

 

• Saudi Arabia — 115,350 people;

 

• Russia — 62,054 people;

 

• Turkey — 34,634 people;

 

• UAE — 26,449 people;

 

• Thailand — 10,946 people;

 

• China — 8,890 people;

 

• Egypt — 8,872 people;

 

Central Asian and nearby foreign countries remain the best travel destinations for Uzbek citizens.

Two wanted individuals caught in Turkey: one had been on the run for 9 years

Two wanted individuals caught in Turkey: one had been on the run for 9 years

Two citizens were handed over to the authorized bodies of Uzbekistan in accordance with the established procedure.

Cotton harvest payments were not made on time: nearly 9 billion was recovered for pickers

Cotton harvest payments were not made on time: nearly 9 billion was recovered for pickers

The State Labor Inspection conducted monitoring in the regions.

Compensation for electricity and gas: 470 thousand households are planned to be covered

Compensation for electricity and gas: 470 thousand households are planned to be covered

It was proposed to extend until April 1, 2028, the period for covering part of the costs of electricity and gas consumption exceeding the baseline norm.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the founder of the "Lukoil" company

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the founder of the "Lukoil" company

The President reviewed the progress of projects being implemented by the company.

Saida Mirziyoyeva got acquainted with the activities of the Tashkent University of Architecture and Construction

Saida Mirziyoyeva got acquainted with the activities of the Tashkent University of Architecture and Construction

Saida Mirziyoyeva emphasized the importance of training a new generation of architects, designers, and engineers in building modern and green cities.

Gas reserves will be increased: geological exploration work will be expanded fivefold

Gas reserves will be increased: geological exploration work will be expanded fivefold

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed major projects in the oil and gas sector.

100 restrooms to be established in Tashkent: 140.4 million soums may be allocated to the project

100 restrooms to be established in Tashkent: 140.4 million soums may be allocated to the project

Sanitary-hygiene branches are established on the basis of public-private partnership in a simplified procedure.

Ecological expertise conclusion: now it can be obtained online

Ecological expertise conclusion: now it can be obtained online

The specified payment is also made online.

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