Export of Petroleum Products Temporarily Banned in Kyrgyzstan to Ensure Domestic Market Stability

The terrorist activity of appropriating credit funds was identified during an inspection conducted by the Department for Combating Economic Crimes under the Main Prosecutor's Office, specifically in the unit for the Beruniy district of the Karakalpakstan Republic.

Fraudulent plan discovered

As a result of the investigation, it was established that employees of a commercial bank conspired and obtained preferential loans in the names of five citizens. These loans were allocated for a total amount of 146 million soums.

Accountability

It turned out that the employees appropriated these funds by committing theft. Currently, a criminal case has been initiated on this incident, and investigative measures are being carried out in accordance with the relevant articles of the Criminal Code.

From January to May 2026, Uzbekistan established trade relations with 185 countries. According to data from the National Statistical Committee, China and Russia remain Uzbekistan's main partners in foreign trade.

Trade Volume and Dynamics

During the reporting period, the country's foreign trade volume reached $32.8 billion. This figure exceeds the same period last year by 3.7 percent. Exports amounted to $12.6 billion, while imports reached $20.1 billion.

Dynamics of Goods Exports

Excluding gold, goods exports increased by 29.4 percent, reaching $6.5 billion.

Structure of Trade Partners

China accounts for the largest share in Uzbekistan's foreign trade at 23.4 percent. It is followed by Russia with a share of 17.6 percent, Kazakhstan with 6.9 percent, Turkey with 3.7 percent, and Afghanistan with 2.8 percent.

Discussions took place in Minsk between Uzbekistan and the CIS states concerning employment, the labor market, and external labor migration.

Meeting of CIS Country Representatives

On June 30, a meeting was held in Minsk between Marat Zhuraev, Deputy Minister for Poverty Issues, and Sergey Lebedev, Secretary General of the CIS. This was reported by the press service of the CIS Executive Committee.

Areas of Cooperation Under Discussion

At the meeting, which took place at the CIS headquarters, issues of socio-labor cooperation among the member states of the CIS, increasing employment levels, and combating unemployment were reviewed. The parties paid special attention to the activities of the CIS Advisory Council on Labor, Employment, and Social Protection of CIS Members.

Positions of the Participants

Sergey Lebedev emphasized the importance of coordinating efforts and developing common approaches in this area. In turn, Marat Zhuraev presented information on the measures being taken in Uzbekistan to support the labor market, ensure employment, and develop the field of external labor migration.

Statistical Data on Migrants

According to a TASS report from March 20, 2026, the number of Uzbek citizens temporarily working in Russia is approximately 1.3 million people. This figure was mentioned in a lecture prepared by Rahim Khakimov, based on publication materials.