Among foreign nationals who have arrived in Uzbekistan for educational purposes, citizens of Turkmenistan and India lead. According to data from the National Statistical Committee, 21,042 foreigners arrived in Uzbekistan for education between January and June 2026.
This figure exceeds the same period last year by 11.5 thousand people, which is an increase of 2.2 times.
According to available data, the largest number of citizens who came to Uzbekistan to study are citizens of Turkmenistan, India, Tajikistan, China, and Kyrgyzstan. Additionally, citizens of Pakistan—689 people, Egypt—603 people, South Korea—526 people, the Philippines—367 people, and the USA—302 people—are studying in the country. Other countries contributed 1,925 people to the total number of arrivals.
Key tasks in the field of water management today include prudent management of water resources, digitalization of irrigation processes, and efficient use of modern technologies. Female specialists working in Uzbekistan's water management system studied advanced experience in these areas during a training trip to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China.
Relations between Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan have reached a new level following the meeting of the presidents of the two states in Cholponat. During this meeting, more than ten bilateral agreements based on mutual interests were signed.
Khurshid Akhmedov, Deputy Head of the Farghana Region, noted the historical significance of this meeting, emphasizing that the results will primarily be felt by the peoples of both countries. According to him, the number of border crossings between Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan will be increased to 30. This will allow people to travel freely, conduct business, study, and vacation.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Sadir Japarov concluded high-level negotiations on July 30, signing an agreement on partnership relations. A document was also adopted regarding amendments and additions to the intergovernmental agreement concerning the crossing of the state border.
Furthermore, the rules for the stay of citizens of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan in the territory of each country have been simplified. In accordance with the protocol signed on July 30, the period of stay for citizens in the neighboring country, whether permanent or temporary, has been increased from the previous five days to fifteen days, which does not require registration.
Khurshid Akhmedov added that such improvements contribute to the rapid development of the tourism sector between Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.
The implementation of a project to construct centralized water supply systems in the center of the Karman district of the Navoi region has begun. During the solemn ceremony of laying the foundation for the facilities that will be built as part of the project, the head of the 'Uzsuvtaʼminot' Administration, Ahmad Suvonkulov, the deputy governor of the region, Akbar Niyozov, the head of the Karman district, Shohrukh Boltayev, and public representatives took part.
It is emphasized that in recent years, close attention has been paid to ensuring the population receives quality utility services, modernizing engineering and communication infrastructure, and strengthening environmental safety in the country.
One of the key documents aimed at achieving these goals is the decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated March 18, 2022, on measures to implement projects for the construction and reconstruction of water supply systems in the Karman district of the Navoi region and in the Shahrisabz city and Kitob district of the Kashkadarya region. In accordance with this decision, a large investment project is being implemented to create centralized water supply systems in the Karman district of the Navoi region.
The total cost of the project is 28.5 million US dollars. Of this amount, 25.2 million US dollars are financed by the French Development Agency, and the remaining 3.3 million US dollars are covered by the Republic of Uzbekistan.
According to Azh Otabek Zaripov, head of 'Navoiysuvtaʼminoti', the project will be implemented in three stages. The first stage will involve the construction of a modern wastewater treatment facility with a capacity of 8.2 thousand cubic meters. The second stage plans for the creation of water pipelines spanning 152 kilometers. The final stage includes the construction of four pumping stations (PS) for pumping wastewater and associated pressure pipelines.
As a result of the project's implementation, 55 thousand residents of the Karman district will receive centralized water supply for the first time. Furthermore, the coverage rate of this service in the region will increase from the current 0 percent to 90 percent.
The design is being carried out by the consortium 'SAFEGE Ankara' from Turkey and 'TUMAS2'. Technical support is provided by 'SEURECA' from France, '2Global Business Service' from Uzbekistan, and 'SMEC International PTY' from Australia. To date, $2.8 million has been attracted within the framework of the project. Tender procedures for the construction of the wastewater treatment facility have been completed, and a contract with the contractor is expected to be signed. Additionally, all design work for the pumping stations and water pipelines has been finalized, and the practical phase has begun.
It is planned to attract $10 million for the construction of the wastewater treatment facility in 2026, complete two major tenders, and sign agreements with contracting organizations.
