International charity fund ?Krov na slujbe lyudam? (Blood for people) was founded in Uzbekistan at participation of state bodies and public organizations.

Uzbekistan was awarded with bronze medal of International Exhibitions Bureau for its exposition in Expo-2005, which is held in Aichi, Japan.

First Deputy Foreign Minister Ilhom Nematov represented Uzbekistan at the session of the foreign ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which took place in Astana (Kazakhstan) on 4 June.

Three states can receive observer status at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in the beginning of July.

Israeli company won a tender on supply and installation of equipment to Uzbekistan, ?Jahon? reported.

In the recent years Uzbekistan has recorded a stable growth of the number of tourists from Benelux countries. Visits to Uzbekistan are becoming more popular among the residents of Belgium and Netherlands.