The country is implementing systematic reforms aimed at ensuring transparency in foreign economic activities, protecting state economic interests, and fully collecting customs payments. Special attention is paid to enhanced customs control at state borders, which allows for thorough verification of the legality of each cargo batch and the accuracy of accompanying documentation.
This strengthens the prevention of economic offenses and the timely suppression of illegal actions by participants in foreign trade. Thanks to such prompt and effective control measures, a recent attempt at a violation was uncovered at the 'Olot' customs post in the Bukhara region.
According to available information, the accompanying documents for the imported goods indicated that they were powdered dry milk. However, customs inspectors suspected something was amiss regarding the actual composition of the cargo and conducted an inspection according to established procedures.
During the thorough inspection, it was established that the information provided in the documents was not accurate. The inspection revealed that the cargo actually consisted of 25 tons of dry milk. Thus, an attempt to reduce customs payments by changing the product name and evading the payment of funds due to the state budget was prevented.
This is another practical proof that customs authorities effectively use risk analysis methods, in-depth document study, and modern control tools. The total value of this batch of goods corresponds to initial estimates of 875 million soums. Investigative measures are currently underway in this case, and appropriate measures will be taken in accordance with established legal norms.
Today, the main task of customs authorities is not only to process goods but also to ensure economic security, protect state interests, and create equal competitive conditions for honest entrepreneurs. Therefore, any identified violation is considered an important result in strengthening economic order and protecting the interests of the state budget.
This case, discovered at the 'Olot' customs post, once again confirmed the high responsibility and professionalism of customs service employees, allowing a major economic offense to be prevented. Effective control measures at state borders continue to play an important role in ensuring the country's economic security, strengthening the rule of law, and guaranteeing the legality and transparency of every foreign trade operation.
Following a bloody clash in the West Bank, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the army to take decisive measures. The incident occurred near the settlement of Tell.
According to data from the Palestinian Ministry of Health, four Palestinians were killed and four were injured as a result of the incident. The Magav Diamond Adom emergency service reported the death of one Israeli citizen.
The parties disagree on what happened. According to the WAFA news agency, Israeli settlers entered the eastern part of the village and began conducting business in shops, two houses, and agricultural lands.
Israeli military forces (IDF) claim that an attack was carried out on civilians walking in the area, and the shootout began after a security officer who arrived at the scene was disarmed. The IDF also stated that the person who allegedly stole the weapon was eliminated.
As a result, Netanyahu instructed the army to conduct harsh anti-terrorism operations, demolish the homes of alleged attackers, intensify activities in settlements assessed as high-risk zones, and deploy additional forces along the West Bank. He also announced the acceleration of the process of legalizing existing Jewish settlements and creating new ones.
The West Bank has been under Israeli control since 1967. After the war that began on October 7, 2023, violence in Gaza intensified even further. According to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, in October 2024, about 737,000 Israeli settlers lived in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. International law considers such residences illegal.
The European Union introduced new sanctions against many Israeli settlers in May due to violence in the West Bank.
In the New Uzbekistan, a key criterion for implementing reforms is increasing human value and ensuring that the needs and problems of every citizen are not ignored. Thanks to the President's initiative, the social protection system for the population has reached a completely new level. Special attention is paid to supporting people with disabilities, lonely elderly people, and those who need care from others, which has become one of the main directions of state policy. Good deeds carried out in local communities today are a practical reflection of this humane policy and find their embodiment in the lives of citizens.
Systematic work is being carried out in the 'Qozikent' mahalla of the Jondor district of Bukhara region to provide social support to the population, targeted assistance to needy families, as well as care for people with disabilities and lonely elderly people. This mahalla has 3375 residents, and social worker Salohiddin Bahridinov carries out his activities based on the principle of individual work with every needy citizen. This approach allows for studying the needs of each person and providing them with appropriate social services.
Currently, there are 80 people with disabilities living in the mahalla. Four of them have been involved in adaptive sports classes, which has given them the opportunity to participate in physical activity and social life. In addition, 14 citizens have been employed, and suitable conditions have been created for their independent living. Also, 33 needy people have received orthopedic prosthetics and technical rehabilitation aids.
Elderly people living alone are also under the attention of the state and society. Currently, three lonely elderly people are under constant social protection. As part of the 'Step to Active Life' program, household and social services are regularly provided at home to five citizens who need care from others.
The results of these good deeds are clearly demonstrated by the example of Tamara Zulfikorova, who lives with her sister Norgul Boboyeva. The mahalla social worker added Tamara to the register of lonely elderly people and launched a targeted assistance system. This assistance included referral to a sanatorium for health recovery, medical examination, free provision of necessary medicines, and allocation of financial aid. Additionally, within the framework of the 'Step to Active Life' program, home-based domestic support was organized. One-time financial aid was provided on the occasion of the autumn-winter period and the Ramadan holiday, and regular compensation payments are made on time.
An important moment was the installation of a modern solar panel in this house at the initiative of sponsors. This not only helps reduce electricity costs but also improves the family's living conditions. Such practical help is not just material support, but a vivid example of attention, love, and care for a person.
The work being done in the 'Qozikent' mahalla today once again confirms the truth: in a society where people are valued, no one is left without attention. Obtaining information about the condition of every needy person, listening to their problems, and finding practical solutions has become a way of life in the mahalla. Good deeds in the 'Qozikent' mahalla are another bright proof that the interests of the individual have become the main measure of all reforms in New Uzbekistan. These charitable initiatives, based on the principle 'For the Value of Man' put forward by the head of state, strengthen the atmosphere of compassion, solidarity, and social justice in society. Most importantly, such endeavors strengthen citizens' faith in a better future, demonstrating in practice that no one is alone, and the state and society are always there for them.
As part of the preparations for the VI open dialogue with entrepreneurs, the Head of State continues open meetings in various districts to study the problems hindering entrepreneurs and find ways to solve them.
A recent open meeting with business entities operating in the capital's Yashnobodsky district took place. About one hundred entrepreneurs participated in the event.
The meeting included F. Akhmedov, director of the capital branch of the Business Ombudsman Department, B. Rakhmonkulov, head of the Yashnobodsky district, members of the working group on regional issues, as well as representatives of relevant organizations.
During the dialogue, current problems faced by entrepreneurs were discussed in detail. Entrepreneurs put forward suggestions and comments regarding pressing issues concerning the non-state education sector, as well as problems arising in the course of conducting business. Furthermore, initiatives aimed at creating a more favorable business environment for business entities were examined in detail.
Following the meeting, responsible persons were assigned tasks to resolve the raised issues legally and to take concrete measures to support entrepreneurial activities. It is emphasized that such open dialogues play an important role in directly studying the problems and proposals of entrepreneurs locally, resolving them promptly, and shaping relevant topics for the open dialogue with the President.
