In January-February, the foreign trade turnover of Uzbekistan increased by almost 1 billion dollars or 10.5% compared to the same period last year and amounted to 9.92 billion dollars. The volume of trade with Turkey, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan decreased. For the first time, Pakistan has become the main market for Uzbekistan's fruits and vegetables.

Zimbabwe announced gold (ZiG) as its national currency. Its value depends on the reserves of gold and foreign currencies mined in the country. Currently, 1 US dollar can be bought for 36 thousand Zimbabwean dollars.