As it is well-known, the leadership of Tajikistan adopted a decision to resume the construction of the Rogun Hydropower Station yet started in the 80s, i.e. after more than a 25-year-long recess.

Upbringing harmoniously developed and healthy young generation is one of the priorities of State policy in Uzbekistan, where more than 40% of the population are young people under 18.

President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov received President of the Asian Development Bank Haruhiko Kuroda at Oqsaroy residence in Tashkent on 16 February.

President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov paid a state visit to South Korea on 10-12 February.

Address by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov at the session of the Cabinet of Ministers dedicated to the outcomes of social and economic development of the country in 2009 and most important priorities of the economic program for 2010

Address by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov at the session of the Cabinet of Ministers dedicated to the outcomes of social and economic development of the country in 2009 and most important priorities of the economic program for 2010

A Letter to the Head of Tajik Government

The public centre «Ijtimoiy fikr» carried out a survey on the topic «Uzbekistan: public opinion - 2009» with the purpose of studying public opinion on social-economic and political development of Uzbekistan in 2009.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan held a session on 29 January to consider the results of the socioeconomic development of the country in 2009 and the main priorities for 2010.

The Senate and Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan assembled for a joint session on January 27 in Tashkent.

MODERNIZATION OF THE COUNTRY AND BUILDING A STRONG CIVIL SOCIETY IS OUR MAIN PRIORITY

Current account balance surplus of Uzbekistan reached US$2.3 billion in 2009, the Uzbek President Islam Karimov stated on Wednesday, 27 January 2010.

Navoi Mining and Metallurgy Combine (NGMK) plans to invest US$229.7 million to modernization and construction of capacities in 2010.

Automobile of Uz-Daewoo entered to Top-10 among foreign cards, realized in Russia, GM Uzbekistan’s official distributor said. The distributor said quoting the Automobile Producers Committee of the European Business Association (EBA), that Uz-Daewoo cars took eighth position in Top-10 foreign cars, realized in the Russian Federation. The company said sales of the Uzbek cars rose by 33% year-on-year in December 2009. In particular, sales of Nexia model grew by 48% and Matiz cars rose by 14%. In line with the EBA report, Nexia was the only car, produced abroad, which entered to Top-10 in the result of 2009. Other cars in the list produced in Russia. In annual rating, Matiz took the fifth place, just after fourth-placed Nexia. The distributor said the Uzbek automobile producer showed similar results during all 2009.

President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov signed a resolution on 27 January on the State Program “Year of harmoniously developed generation”. As reported earlier, the year 2010 was proclaimed Year of harmoniously developed generation in Uzbekistan.

Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan held a session on 29 January 2010 to sum up social-economic development of Uzbekistan in 2009. Uzbek President Islam Karimov participated at the meeting. The growth of the GDP made up 8.1% in 2009, the Uzbek leader said. Industrial output rose by 9% and agriculture production increased by 5.5%, while investments grew by 24.8%. The growth of retail trade turnover in Uzbekistan made up 16.6% and paid service increased by 12.9%. The state budget was implemented with 0.2% surplus to GDP and inflation level made up 7.4% in 2009.

President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov participated in the opening of the monument “Vatanga Qasamyod” (“Oath to the Motherland”) in Tashkent on 12 January.

The Central Election Commission of Uzbekistan held a session on 12 January to consider the results of the elections to the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis.