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President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation concerning the reorganization of the Cadastral Agency's activities and the simplification of services provided to the population and entrepreneurs. According to the state press service, several proposals for process optimization were put forward.

In the first half of this year, over one million applications for the use of cadastral services were received, of which 330 thousand, or 30 percent, were rejected. This means that one out of every three submitted applications was not satisfied.

The current system requires citizens to submit several separate applications and pay for each one to solve a single problem. For example, dividing a plot between brothers requires four applications, and dividing an inheritance into three parts requires six applications.

Currently, the review process for each application at the district, regional, or republican level takes an average of 15–20 days, as it goes through 30–50 stages at each level.

During the presentation, the work of the Cadastral Agency and the Cadastral Chamber as separate local structures was criticized, as well as the fact that the system is managed by two heads. It was proposed to decentralize the provision of cadastral services, expand the powers of regional units, and transfer at least 30 percent of republican-level employees to district structures.

Furthermore, it is planned to merge the Cadastral Chamber and service provision structures at the republican, regional, and district levels. During the implementation of changes, the goal has been set to launch the 'Cadastral Consultation Corner' and 'Fast Cadastre' services within one week so that the population is not left without support.

A proposal was made to organize the agency's activities on the principle of 'one application—one payment.' Proactive service will be provided by automatically generating an application when a right to real estate arises.

It is planned to reduce over 200 thousand applications per year by providing all cadastral services under one application. A transition to a fully online format for registering rights to real estate is also provided for, which will allow 500 thousand applications to be processed in seconds instead of the current 10–15 days.

In addition to this, it is proposed to soften liability for voluntary removal of illegal construction, and for individuals who have not registered their right to real estate within the established period, issue a warning instead of the first fine.

Addressing citizens' problems and finding practical solutions to their difficulties has become one of the key areas of activity for state institutions aimed at listening to the concerns of the population.

During another outreach reception held at the Public Reception Center of the Mirzaobod district of Sirdar region, appeals from 33 citizens were comprehensively reviewed.

The head of the district, Abdurakhim Umarov, participated in the reception, conducting a meeting with residents in an open and sincere atmosphere. During this meeting, issues worrying the population were heard, and specific measures for their resolution were determined.

A total of 33 citizens took part in the reception, raising issues related to the legalization of cadastral documents, securing permanent employment, allocation of material assistance, social support, improvement of utility services quality, and other matters of public importance.

Some appeals were resolved directly during the reception. For issues requiring further study, clear tasks were assigned to the heads of relevant organizations and departments. Orders were issued to responsible persons to ensure execution and resolution of problems within established deadlines, and control over these appeals was established.

It is emphasized that such open dialogues are of great importance for strengthening interaction between the population and state bodies, as well as for promptly identifying and finding solutions to the problems that concern citizens. Special attention is paid to ensuring the legal rights and interests of citizens, given that behind every appeal lies a human need.

A discussion was held regarding the inclusion of wrestling in the program of the Pan American and Caribbean Games. One of the priority tasks is the development of wrestling as a Uzbek brand on the international stage and ensuring its mass appeal.

Online Meeting and Key Topics

During the online meeting, the president of the International Wrestling Federation, acting Ziyoviddin Khojiniyozov, held negotiations with the head of the Pan American Wrestling Union. Issues concerning the inclusion of wrestling in the program of the Pan American and Caribbean Games, which are increasingly securing a firm place among world sports, were discussed, as well as matters of expanding international cooperation and preparing for continental and world-level competitions.

Preparation for Major Tournaments

As part of the discussions, an analysis of preparatory work for the Pan American Wrestling Championship and the World Adult Championship was conducted. Furthermore, during an open and frank conversation, topics such as readiness for wrestling competitions to be held in Japan this year at the Summer Asian Games, organizing joint training camps involving national teams from several countries, and conducting wrestling seminars for referees and coaches were addressed.

Technical Aspects and Cooperation

Following the online meeting, which included members of the executive committee of the International Wrestling Federation, the technical aspects of including wrestling in the program of the Pan American and Caribbean Games within the framework of the Summer Olympic Games were examined. Proposals were also put forward to strengthen mutually beneficial ties with the organizing committees of these games.