Youth is viewed as the main driving force that ensures the intellectual potential, future development, and competitive economy of New Uzbekistan. Therefore, supporting youth, ensuring they receive modern education, master professions, secure decent jobs, and occupy a proper place in society is one of the key directions of state policy in the country.
Thanks to the President's initiative, broad opportunities are created for youth to learn, realize their potential, and find a worthy place in the labor market, and these opportunities are bearing fruit. It is important that the obligations established by the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan 'On State Policy Regarding Youth' are consistently implemented in this process.
The issue of finding suitable employment based on one's specialization remains one of the most pressing topics for university graduates. The real value of a diploma increases through its consolidation with practical experience and the demonstration of acquired knowledge during work. In this regard, initiatives to strengthen cooperation between educational institutions and employers are becoming an important factor determining the future of young people.
The 'Career Day' event, organized at the Syrdarya-Zarafshan Water Management System Directorate, aimed to achieve these noble goals. Special attention was paid to attracting qualified, proactive, and knowledgeable young specialists to the water resource management system, directing them to existing vacant positions, and strengthening the industry's human resource potential.
The event was attended by Muzaffar Turdiboyev, Head of the Syrdarya-Zarafshan Water Management System Directorate, central office staff, human resources development and management specialists, as well as university graduates and student interns. Director Muzaffar Turdiboyev emphasized that the water resource management system requires not only deep theoretical knowledge but also young personnel capable of thinking modernly, showing initiative, and demonstrating responsibility. He also noted that all necessary organizational and practical conditions are being created for the professional potential of young people entering this field and for the start of their working life.
During the event, information about available job openings in organizations of the water resource management system was presented. Graduates were thoroughly informed about the procedure for starting employment, working conditions, opportunities for professional growth, and promising directions in the industry. The meeting, held in an atmosphere of open dialogue, allowed young people to receive comprehensive answers to their questions and create an opportunity for direct communication between employers and graduates.
The most important thing is that the event concluded with practical results. A group of graduates who completed irrigation specialties was accepted into existing vacant positions within the system and gained the opportunity to begin their professional careers. This once again demonstrated that 'Career Day' is not just an official meeting, but an influential mechanism ensuring the transition of youth from a diploma to independent employment.
Young specialists starting to work in the field of water resource management today will make a worthy contribution to the effective use of the country's water resources tomorrow, the development of modern irrigation systems, and the stability of networks. Thus, practical initiatives like 'Career Day' not only guarantee employment for graduates but are also a vivid example of the state's high attention to youth and the strengthening of cooperation between education and production.
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According to the Turkish news agency Anadolu, the large-scale reforms being carried out in the education sector of Uzbekistan in recent years are bearing fruit. The higher education system is developing steadily, and the number of higher educational institutions and students is growing.
According to the publication, by the end of the 2025–2026 academic year, over 1.5 million students will be studying in 207 active higher educational institutions. This is 10.6% more compared to the previous academic year.
In accordance with the decree of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the development of the higher education system, it is planned to reach a student body of 2 million by 2030. It is also planned to include at least 10 Uzbek universities in the list of the 1000 best universities in the world, as well as launch joint educational programs with leading foreign universities in fields such as information technology, artificial intelligence, medicine, and 'green' energy.
It is emphasized that priority tasks include encouraging the opening of branches of top-100 global universities, increasing the number of international students fivefold, and generating income from education exports amounting to $200 million annually.
Over the past decade, 142 new universities have been established in the country, increasing the total number of higher educational institutions from 77 to 207. Of these, 101 are state-owned, 74 are private, and 32 are foreign or international universities. A total of 46,604 professors and teachers work in these institutions.
It is noted that the university admission rate has increased from almost 9% to 42% over the last decade, and the number of students has risen from 250 thousand to 1.5 million. Special attention is paid to the growth in the number of international students, which has nearly doubled to approach 25 thousand.
The article also highlights the expansion of cooperation between Uzbekistan and Turkey in the field of higher education. Specifically, the branch of TOBB ETÜ and the International Turkish State University operate in our country.
Ulugbek Qosimbekov, an Uzbek specialist interviewed for the publication, emphasized that the country is becoming the largest higher education system in Central Asia in terms of the number of universities and the volume of international cooperation. He noted that the consistent continuation of a policy focused on quality and internationalization could turn New Uzbekistan into one of the key educational centers of Eurasia in the future.
The BTA news agency reported that Uzbekistan has proposed to Greece a joint film project dedicated to Alexander the Great. According to the publication, the Minister of Culture of Uzbekistan, Ozodbek Nazarbekov, met with the Minister of Culture of Greece, Lina Mendoni, during an official visit to Greece.
During this meeting, the initiative was put forward to hold joint cultural events and create a film dedicated to the life and legacy of Alexander the Great. The publication also touched upon the historical ties of Alexander the Great with the current territory of Uzbekistan. According to information, in 327 BC, he met Roxana in this territory and married her. Roxana was from Samarkand, the capital of Sogdiana, and their son Alexander IV was considered the legitimate heir of the king.
Furthermore, it is mentioned that numerous historical artifacts related to the era of Alexander the Great were discovered during archaeological excavations around Samarkand and are currently displayed in the city museum.
The state information agency AZERTAJ reported that the XII Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians of the Parliamentary Union will take place in Samarkand from September 4 to 6 of this year. According to the article, a meeting of the Organizing Committee was held under the leadership of the Chairman of the Senate of the Supreme Council of Uzbekistan, Tanzila Narbaeva, for the successful preparation and holding of this prestigious forum.
It is emphasized that the initiative to hold the conference in Samarkand was put forward by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the 150th Assembly of the Parliamentary Union in Tashkent in April 2025. In his speech, the Head of State particularly highlighted the importance of the participation of the younger generation in the activities of national parliaments and the Parliamentary Union, paying special attention to youth policy. This proposal has been supported by more than 180 member states of the Parliamentary Union.
The article notes that in October 2025, an agreement was signed between the Senate of the Supreme Council of Uzbekistan and the Parliamentary Union on holding the conference in Samarkand at the 151st Assembly of the Parliamentary Union in Geneva. According to the author, the conference agenda will include issues of protecting the rights of youth in the context of digital transformation, expanding their political opportunities, ensuring economic rights and employment, as well as preventing violence against women and youth. Additionally, a month-long campaign dedicated to the Sustainable Development Goals is planned.
Large-scale work is underway in the country aimed at comprehensive support for business entities, creating favorable conditions for their free activity, and improving the business climate.
As part of these efforts, another open dialogue with entrepreneurs was held in the capital. The event took place in the conference hall of the 'Samo' training center, located in the Uchtep district.
The meeting was attended by the head of the Bunod district, Mamadjanov, and the director of the Tashkent City Branch of the Business Ombudsman Department, Farhod Ahmedov. The dialogue proceeded in an atmosphere of sincerity and constructiveness.
During the gathering, issues regarding support for entrepreneurs, timely identification and elimination of problems arising during their activities, as well as reliable protection of their rights and legitimate interests, were discussed. Furthermore, the topic of improving the investment and business environment in the region was considered.
Entrepreneurs presented numerous appeals and suggestions regarding the expansion of their activities, obtaining loans, as well as issues related to land plots and buildings, alongside other practical problems.
Each appeal was carefully heard, and corresponding targeted assignments were issued for their prompt and lawful resolution.
It is emphasized that such open dialogues contribute to the quick resolution of entrepreneurs' problems, strengthening cooperation between state bodies and business representatives, and increasing the level of business activity in the region.
Large-scale reforms are being implemented in the country, shaping a completely new approach in industrial sectors. The goals set by the head of state regarding economic digitalization, the introduction of innovative technologies, increasing production efficiency, and localization levels are being systematically fulfilled. One such enterprise is the Muruntov mine, which is considered one of the pillars of the country's economy.
This mine, recognized as one of the world's largest open-pit mining sites, is undergoing an extensive modernization process. Through the rational use of geological reserves, expansion of production capacities, implementation of digital management systems, and investment in human capital, the mine demonstrates high efficiency at both republican and international levels.
According to the head of the Muruntov mine, Nuriddin Kamolov, the greatest wealth of the mine is its human capital. Currently, 3162 local specialists work here, covering 126 professions. The complexity of production processes requires high qualifications and modern knowledge from engineers and workers, so the system for training, retraining, and improving personnel qualifications is constantly being improved.
According to available data, 97.85 million cubic meters of ore mass were mined in 2024, while this figure is expected to reach 117.8 million cubic meters in 2025. The plan for 2026 is set at 200.75 million cubic meters. This demonstrates the implementation of a large-scale program aimed at nearly doubling production volume in a short period.
The increase in extraction volumes is also taking drilling operations to a new level. In 2024, 2.8 million linear meters of work were performed on 27 drilling rigs; in 2025, this figure will increase to 3.72 million linear meters on 29 rigs. For 2026, 7.79 million linear meters of work are planned using 38 drilling rigs. This is the result of reforms aimed at improving working conditions and increasing the pay of highly qualified personnel, as well as increasing the demand for them.
Innovative methods are also being introduced in blasting operations. Considering the changing characteristics of rocks as the pit deepens, individual charge parameters are calculated for each borehole. As a result, if 66.6 million cubic meters were blasted in 2024 and 93.3 million cubic meters in 2025, the target for 2026 is set at 182.4 million cubic meters. The technology of individual charging contributes to reducing energy consumption, improving granulometric composition, and increasing extraction efficiency.
Technical modernization is also continuing in the extraction and transportation processes. Currently, 37 powerful electric and 19 hydraulic excavators operate effectively at the mine. The repair system has been completely modernized, and the major overhaul period has been reduced from the previous 90 days to 20-25 days. Importantly, equipment repair is carried out directly at the mine, significantly reducing production downtime. Furthermore, import substitution policy is strengthening through the localization of spare parts production in the workshops for equipment and mining machinery repair.
Digitalization and technological modernization have also been reflected in the transport system. Thanks to the phased expansion of conveyor lines, the volume of ore transported in the first quarter of 2026 was 8.14 million cubic meters, which is 73% more than in the same period of 2025. The commissioning of a new 4-conveyor line further increases logistical efficiency and helps reduce transport costs.
Another important aspect of rational resource use in the mine is laboratory analysis. For this purpose, the Central Laboratory of Gamma Activation Analysis is equipped with modern technologies and has become one of the largest and most efficient laboratories in the world. This allows for assessing gold content in ore with high accuracy and planning production processes on a scientific basis.
A goal was set by the President to significantly increase the volume of precious metal extraction by 2030. When implementing these strategic goals at the Muruntov mine, special attention is paid to innovative technologies, digital solutions, and rationalization proposals. It is predicted that rationalization proposals implemented in the first quarter of 2026 will bring an economic benefit of about 550 billion sums.
Today, the Muruntov mine is transforming into a modern industrial complex based on high technology, innovative engineering solutions, digital control, and the cohesion of qualified personnel. The continuous growth of production capacity, improvement of technological processes, localization, and the implementation of energy and resource-saving solutions convincingly confirm the practical results of the economic reforms being conducted in the country.
Thus, the reforms being carried out at the Muruntov mine are not limited to increasing production volumes. They are forming a new industrial culture based on modern management, innovation, human capital, and high productivity. This allows Muruntov to firmly establish itself not only as a strategic pillar of Uzbekistan's economy but also as a center of advanced experience and high technology in the global mining industry.
