Thousands of buyers from neighboring Afghanistan visit the recently opened "Termiz" international trade center on the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan border. It is noted that the counters remain empty. Afghans can visit the center without an entry visa through a special corridor.
A foreign citizen who has made public speeches or committed actions insulting the honor, dignity or history of Uzbekistan and its people will not be allowed to enter the territory of the country. A list of such people is maintained. Such persons in the territory of Uzbekistan will be deported.
Pakistan has officially joined the establishment of the international transport corridor "Belarus - Russia - Kazakhstan - Uzbekistan - Afghanistan - Pakistan - Indian Ocean ports". It is expected that this project will significantly strengthen transport links between Asian countries and provide additional access to the world sea for Belarus and Russia, which are under sanctions.
"Infinite Brotherhood-III" exercises with the participation of the military of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Qatar and Pakistan have been completed in the Turkestan region of Kazakhstan. Armored vehicles, army aviation and drones were involved in the exercises, which were attended by more than 400 military personnel.
The III meeting of the chairmen of the National Security Council of the Organization of Turkic States was held in Turkestan, Kazakhstan.
In Austria, the head of "Ozatom" held negotiations with IAEA General Director Rafael Grossi on the construction of a low-power nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan. During the negotiations, it was noted that preliminary work has already started in cooperation with Rosatom and in full compliance with the recommendations of the IAEA.
Azerbaijan sent a note of protest to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia in connection with the arrest of three of its citizens in Chechnya. The note expressed concern about the possibility of forcibly transferring captured citizens to the war zone on the territory of Ukraine. The Azerbaijani side demanded that the Russian Foreign Ministry understand the situation and take measures to protect the rights of its citizens.
Leaking of hydrogen sulfide (sulfur gas) from the "25th Anniversary of Independence" gas field in Boisun has started again. It is said that 4 people died (in official sources - 2 people), there are also injured.
A memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation in the field of minerals was signed between Uzbekistan and the USA. It was noted that this document is an important step in continuing the dialogue between the two countries in the direction of creating a chain of geological exploration and high-value products.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, in a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, supported the peace plan of Brazil and China to resolve the war in Ukraine. He emphasized that further escalation of the war would lead to "irreparable consequences" and "neighboring nations should live in peace."