Leading international media outlets - including “CNN”, “Forbes”, “The Wall Street Journal”, “The Economist”, “Arab News” and “China Daily” - characterize the project as a “global-scale megaproject”, “pearl of Central Asia and a space that is shaping the modern understanding of Islamic civilization”.

On March 26, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon held talks in a narrow format at the Kuksaroy residence, followed by the first meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council.

Following the first meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon attended a ceremony to launch major cooperation projects.

At the invitation of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon will pay a state visit to Uzbekistan on March 26–27.

The Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR) has prepared an infographic presenting key indicators of trade, economic and investment cooperation between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan over a nine-year period.

An analysis of nighttime satellite illumination data indicates a strengthening of economic activity across regions and an expansion in the number of territories exhibiting urban-type development.

The Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR) applied satellite-based nighttime lights (NTL) data to assess economic activity at the level of regions and cities in Uzbekistan.

The upcoming visit of the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, to Uzbekistan on March 26–27 is set to provide additional momentum to Uzbek-Tajik relations, which have demonstrated steady positive dynamics in recent years.

At the beginning of the meeting, the Ambassador warmly congratulated the Minister on his appointment to this high position. During the talks, the parties discussed in detail the issues of further intensifying bilateral cooperation in the field of tourism and elevating it to a new level.