A workshop on the implementation of a joint project by the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) – "Sustainable Forest and Rangelands in the Dryland ecosystems of Uzbekistan" – was held in Tashkent.

This five-year project, with a budget of $3.8 million allocated by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), aims to support national efforts in promoting sustainable land and forest management and restore landscapes to fulfill Uzbekistan’s commitments to Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN).

The main components of the project include strengthening institutional frameworks, promoting sustainable land management to improve soil health, empowering local communities and enhancing climate resilience. “Caspian Energy Media” reports with reference to the official website of the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

В Ташкенте состоялся семинар, посвященный реализации совместного проекта Министерства экологии, охраны окружающей среды и изменения климата, Министерства сельского хозяйства, Продовольственной и сельскохозяйственной организации ООН (ФАО) – «Устойчивое управление лесами и пастбищами в экосистемах засушливых земель Узбекистана».

5-ти летний проект с бюджетом 3,8 млн долл. США, выделенным Глобальным экологическим фондом, направлен на поддержку национальных усилий по продвижению устойчивого управления земельными ресурсами и лесами, восстановление ландшафтов для достижения обязательств Узбекистана по нейтральному балансу деградации земель (LDN).

Основными компонентами проекта являются укрепление институциональных рамок, содействие устойчивому управлению земельными ресурсами для улучшения здоровья почвы, расширение прав и возможностей местного населения, повышение устойчивости к изменению климата.

Об этом сообщает “Caspian Energy Media” со ссылкой на сайт Министерства водных ресурсов и ирригации Республики Узбекистан.

Minister of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of Uzbekistan Aziz Abduhakimov held a meeting with the World Bank’s Global Director of Urban, Disaster Risk Management, Resilience and Land Global Practice, Sameh Wahba

The discussion focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in investments related to irrigation, landscape restoration, and air pollution control. Special attention was given to the RESILAND project, which aims to combat land degradation, desertification and climate change in Central Asia. This initiative is part of the World Bank’s strategy for sustainable development and the protection of regional ecosystems.

At the end of the meeting, both parties expressed confidence in the successful execution of joint initiatives focused on landscape restoration, ecotourism development, and community support. They also committed to expanding cooperation in air quality monitoring and environmental conservation.

“Caspian Energy Media” reports with reference to the official website of the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Министр экологии, охраны окружающей среды и изменения климата Узбекистана Азиз Абдухакимов провел встречу с глобальным директором Всемирного банка по вопросам окружающей среды, управления рисками бедствий, устойчивого развития земельных ресурсов Самехом Вахба.

Стороны обсудили укрепление двустороннего сотрудничества в области инвестиций в ирригацию, ландшафтное восстановление и контроль загрязнения воздуха. Особое внимание уделили проекту RESILAND, направленному на борьбу с деградацией земель, опустыниванием и изменением климата в Центральной Азии. Этот проект реализуется в рамках стратегии Всемирного банка по устойчивому развитию и защите экосистем региона.

По итогам встречи стороны выразили надежду на успешную реализацию совместных проектов, направленных на восстановление деградированных ландшафтов, развитие экотуризма и поддержку местных общин. Достигнута договоренность о дальнейшем сотрудничестве в области мониторинга атмосферного воздуха и охраны окружающей среды. 

Об этом сообщает “Caspian Energy Media” со ссылкой на сайт Министерства водных ресурсов и ирригации Республики Узбекистан.

В январе 2025 года Узбекистан экспортировал 5 666 тонн винограда на сумму 3,86 млн долларов США, «Caspian Energy Media» со ссылкой на Министерство Сельского Хозяйства Республики Узбекистан.

Страны, в которые Узбекистан экспортировал наибольшее количество винограда в январе 2025 года:

Россия – 4 314 тонн;

Казахстан – 818,7 тонн;

Беларусь – 289,8 тонн;

Кыргызстан – 202,7 тонн;

Другие страны – 41 тонна.

The import, production, and sale of incandescent lamps with a power of 60 W and above are prohibited, this is reflected in the proposed amendment to the Law "On the efficient use of energy resources and energy efficiency," discussed at meeting of the Natural Resources, Energy, and Environment Committee of the Milli Majlis, “Caspian Energy Media” reports.

60 Vt və yuxarı gücə malik olan közərmə lampaların idxalı, istehsalı və satışı qadağan edilir.

“Caspian Energy Media” xəbər verir ki, bu, Milli Məclisin 7 mart tarixində keçirilən iclasında müzakirəyə çıxarılan “Enerji resurslarından səmərəli istifadə və enerji effektivliyi haqqında” qanuna təklif edilən dəyişiklikdə əksini tapıb.

Импорт, производство и продажа ламп накаливания мощностью 60 Вт и более будут запрещены со следующего года.

Как сообщает “Caspian Energy Media”, это нашло отражение в предложенной поправке к закону «Об энергоэффективности и рациональном использовании энергоресурсов», которая обсуждалась 7 марта на заседании Милли Меджлиса.

Today, Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, from Baku where he was on an official visit from February 23 to 25. 

On Monday, February 24, a meeting took place between the leaders of Azerbaijan and Pakistan in a narrow format, followed by President Aliyev and Prime Minister Sharif leading their delegations in an expanded-format meeting. 

Following the visit of the Prime Minister of Pakistan to Baku, a memorandum was signed to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the Baku Stock Exchange (BSE) and the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). The MoU aims to strengthen cooperation between the capital markets of Pakistan and Azerbaijan, as well as to foster development in the financial sector in both countries. 

Following the talks, the President of Azerbaijan and the Prime Minister of Pakistan made press statements. 

As noted by President Ilham Aliyev, a substantial part of the discussions was devoted to the trade and economic sector, with both sides expressing regret that the trade turnover was only several tens of millions of U.S. dollars. The situation will be addressed with Azerbaijan’s plans to invest up to two billion U.S. dollars in Pakistan's economy. A few months ago, we received specific projects from the Pakistani side, and Azerbaijani representatives are currently evaluating them. 

A realistic goal has been set today to complete all discussions within a month and prepare the documents for signing by the beginning of April. These projects cover infrastructure development areas, energy, mining, and possibly some other sectors. 

The total number of agreements signed during the Prime Minister's visit exceeds 10, and they will indeed create a solid foundation for future cooperation. With our investment plans, I'm sure we will also witness an increase in our trade turnover, the head of state said. 

Today, among the issues which we discussed, an important part was devoted to cooperation in the defense area, including in the area of the defense industry. 

Another important sector we discussed is connectivity and transportation. “I informed Mr. Prime Minister about our plans, about the contracts and agreements we signed in order to increase the capacity of Azerbaijan's transportation infrastructure, which is an integral part of international transportation corridors. Azerbaijan actively participates in both the North-South and East-West corridors. This is, of course, an important element of connectivity and transportation, economic development, and also political stability. Because when countries, which are situated close to each other, are involved in this kind of multinational cooperation format, of course, the situation becomes more predictable in our regions. That is also an important factor for regional stability”, Ilham Aliyev noted. 

Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif stated that business, trade, and investment relations between the two countries do not reflect the true strength of the ties between the two nations. According to him, the MoUs and agreements signed on February 24 will continue to advance the relations to a higher level. SOCAR and its Pakistani partner extended the LNG supply agreement for another two years, with a trading company established. The Prime Minister of Pakistan particularly emphasized the international infrastructure corridor project, which is the need of the hour, and the port of Gwadar as a destination for imports and exports. 

The delegations agreed to meet to discuss a new infrastructure project in the transportation sector. An agreement was also reached regarding Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif’s visit to Azerbaijan in the summer of 2025. 

In February 2021, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan signed a roadmap in Tashkent for the construction of the "Termez - Mazar-i-Sharif - Kabul - Peshawar" railway. The project was initially planned to be prepared in May and the construction works were scheduled to commence in September 2021. But the change of power in Afghanistan slowed it down. Nevertheless, in December, the caretaker government of Afghanistan joined it. On July 18, 2022, expeditionary work began in Afghanistan to determine the route of the Trans-Afghan Railway and the feasibility study of the project.

Uzbekistan's "BOSHTRANSLOYIHA" institute estimated the railway construction cost at $4.6 billion, while Pakistan assessed it at $8.2 billion. According to media reports, the project's cost is estimated to range between $4.8 billion and $6 billion. The railway is expected to span 573 km and have a freight capacity of up to 20 million tons per year.

The new transport corridor aims to connect the European Union, Russia, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and subsequently the countries of Southeast Asia.

In early February 2025, President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, reviewed the report on the completed work on the Trans-Afghan Railway. Transport Minister Ilkhom Makhkamov told Uzbekistan 24 TV that the project implied extending the 80-kilometer section through Afghanistan to reach the ports of Pakistan and Iran.

The head of state was provided with information about the selected route and the cooperation with the project’s donors.  “If at the end of last year, construction work was launched on the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project, then this year the Trans-Afghan Railway project is also scheduled to commence”, Minister of Uzbekistan noted.

Государственная налоговая служба была представлена в коммуникационном форуме Внутриевропейской организации налоговых администраций (IOTA) на тему "Будущее налоговой коммуникации: возможности и вызовы в условиях цифровой трансформации".

В форуме, проходившем в формате видеоконференции, приняли участие около 150 участников из 36 налоговых администраций-членов IOTA. На мероприятии были заслушаны доклады об опыте членов IOTA по применению цифровых инструментов в сфере коммуникации, использованию искусственного интеллекта, механизмам организации связей с общественностью на совершенном уровне.

Об этом сообщает “Caspian Energy Media” со ссылкой на Государственную налоговую службу Азербайджана.