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Uzbekistan and the UN signed a Cooperation Framework for 2026–2030

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October 24, 2025 UN

On Friday, the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the United Nations signed the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for 2026–2030. The ceremony took place at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy in Tashkent.

The new UN Framework aims to promote human development, reduce inequalities, and ensure that everyone can benefit from progress. Over the next five years, the cooperation program will define the strategic directions of 25 UN agencies, funds, and programs to support the achievement of Uzbekistan's national development goals and priorities.

The cooperation program defines six key areas of interaction: effective governance and justice, decent work and social protection, quality healthcare and well-being, inclusive and equitable education, climate action and environmental sustainability, and the integrated development of the Aral Sea region.

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The UN Resident Coordinator in Uzbekistan noted that the new Framework places people at the center of the development process, aiming to ensure that everyone—including the most vulnerable groups—has the opportunity to realize their potential and contribute to the development of their communities. She emphasized that during the five-year partnership for 2026–2030, the joint efforts of Uzbekistan and the UN will be aimed at building a more prosperous, inclusive, and resilient state by 2030.

The Framework Program places special emphasis on the Aral Sea region, supporting efforts to transform it into a center for sustainable development. These initiatives aim to improve the population's quality of life by raising education levels, creating new jobs, and ensuring access to clean drinking water.

The document was prepared jointly by the Government of Uzbekistan, under the coordination of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and the UN Country Team in Uzbekistan as a result of comprehensive consultations with government agencies, local authorities, civil society, youth, the private sector, and international partners.

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Financial news: 10/24/2025, 6:25 PM (Moscow time) the lower boundary of the price corridor and the market risk assessment range for the SLV/RUB currency pair were changed.

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In accordance with the Methodology for Determining Risk Parameters of the Foreign Exchange Market and Precious Metals Market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by the National Clearing Center (JSC) on October 24, 2025, 18:25 (Moscow time), the lower limit of the price corridor (up to RUB 153.21 in the TOD settlement mode) and the market risk assessment range (up to RUB 141.5011, equivalent to an 18.3% rate) for the SLV/RUB currency pair were changed. New values are available. Here.

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Financial news: On October 28, 2025, JSC “SME Corporation” will hold a deposit auction.

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The deposit auction date is October 28, 2025. Placement currency is RUB. The maximum amount of funds placed (in the placement currency) is 485,000,000. Placement term, days – 54. Date of depositing funds is October 30, 2025. Date of return of funds is December 23, 2025. Minimum placement interest rate, % per annum is 15.5. Terms of the conclusion, urgent or special (Urgent). The minimum amount of funds placed for one application (in the placement currency) is 485,000,000. The maximum number of applications from one Participant, pcs. 1. Auction form, open or closed (Open).

The basis of the Agreement is the General Agreement. Schedule (Moscow time). Preliminary bids from 10:30 to 10:40. Competitive bids from 10:40 to 10:50. The cutoff percentage may be set or the auction may be declared void by 11:30. Additional terms and conditions.

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The IAEA opens the new Curie-Meitner Nuclear Applications Centre, completing the modernization of its laboratories.

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In early October, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inaugurated the new M. C. Curie-L. Meitner Nuclear Applications Centre at its laboratories in Seibersdorf, marking the successful completion of the ReNuAL2 (Renovation of Nuclear Applications Laboratories) project. This project aimed to modernize the Agency's nuclear science and applications laboratories and strengthen scientific support to Member States in the peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology.

The new Nuclear Applications Centre—named after nuclear pioneers Marie Skłodowska-Curie and Lise Meitner—will provide state-of-the-art equipment to three of the IAEA's eight nuclear science and applications laboratories in Seibersdorf. The Terrestrial Radiochemistry Laboratory supports the fight against radioactive, industrial, and environmental pollutants. The Plant Breeding and Genetics Laboratory, one of five laboratories within the FAO/IAEA Agriculture and Biotechnology Laboratories in Seibersdorf, develops high-yielding and resilient crops, and the Nuclear Science and Instrumentation Laboratory helps countries apply a range of nuclear analytical techniques.

At the opening ceremony, attended by high-ranking officials and government representatives from 33 countries, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi noted that the renovation of the laboratories is a major investment in the development of nuclear applications.

"This is not just a successful modernization; it was made possible by strategic thinking, dedication, and partnership," emphasized Director-General Grossi. "Thanks to the new M.C. Curie-L. Meitner Center, our scientists and partners from around the world will be able to collaborate, innovate, and develop practical solutions that will improve public health, food security, and environmental protection."

Completion of the ReNuAL2 project was made possible thanks to the active support of IAEA Member States and partners. A total of 52 Member States contributed extrabudgetary funds and also provided institutional and in-kind support through their governments and organizations. Their collective commitment and partnership played a significant role in transforming the Seibersdorf laboratories into a modern facility equipped to meet the growing needs of countries in the application of nuclear science and technology.

Mareike Wörrle, Minister-Counselor of the Federal Republic of Germany and Co-Chair of the Friends of ReNuAL organization, noted: "We are proud of the applied scientific work carried out in the laboratories in Seibersdorf. We share a common goal: to serve people by collaborating to solve common problems."

The IAEA's Nuclear Applications Laboratories in Seibersdorf, located about an hour's drive from Vienna, were built in 1959 to support the Agency's work in assisting Member States in the peaceful applications of nuclear technology through training, services and applied research.

“This is an example of how science and innovation are helping our Member States address global challenges by making agriculture and food systems more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable,” said FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu. “FAO is committed to our long-term partnership with the IAEA and the Joint FAO/IAEA Centre, which ensures that innovation brings real benefits to people. This is a vital partnership. Together, we achieve greater results, working within the UN system for the benefit of our Member States.”

In addition, within the framework of the ReNuAL2 project, in addition to the new M. S. Curie and L. Meitner Centre, new modern greenhouses were built to improve climate-smart agriculture and water management methods, and a completely renovated facility for Dosimetry laboratory to help fight cancer and improve the safety of radiation therapy for patients.

"The successful completion of the ReNuAL2 project is a significant milestone for the Agency," said Lunga Bengu, Deputy Permanent Representative of South Africa to the UN Office at Vienna. "I am honored to express my appreciation to all Member States for their contributions and tireless efforts to address challenges and achieve significant advances in the peaceful uses of nuclear science and applications for the common good."

The ceremony took place shortly after discoveries On September 17, the new IAEA Visitor Centre in Seibersdorf, Austria, unique spaces where visitors can learn about the Agency's mission and how nuclear science and technology help solve global problems.

"I've visited this center twice in the last two weeks," said Gabriela Zellner, Permanent Representative of Austria to the UN Office in Vienna. "This is clear evidence of the IAEA's active work in Seibersdorf. Austria is very proud that IAEA laboratories have been successfully operating in our country since 1962."

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The number of victims following the explosion at a plant in the Chelyabinsk region has risen to 29, according to the regional governor.

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Moscow, October 24 (Xinhua) — The death toll from the explosion that occurred late in the evening of October 22 at a factory in the city of Kopeysk in the Chelyabinsk Region has risen to 29, regional Governor Alexey Teksler announced on his Telegram channel on Friday.

"Twenty-nine people are receiving medical care. Of these, six are hospitalized, five are in serious condition. The rest are being monitored as outpatients," the statement reads.

According to A. Teksler, 12 people have been confirmed dead. The whereabouts of 11 others are being clarified.

October 24 has been declared a day of mourning in the region. –0–

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The Central Bank of the Russian Federation lowered its key rate to 16.5 percent per annum.

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Moscow, October 24 /Xinhua/ — The Central Bank of Russia (CB) lowered its key interest rate from 17 to 16.5 percent per annum. This is the fourth consecutive reduction. The CB also downgraded its inflation forecast for Russia for 2026.

"On October 24, 2025, the Bank of Russia Board of Directors decided to lower the key rate by 50 basis points to 16.5 percent per annum. Sustainable price growth indicators have not changed significantly and remain above 4 percent on an annualized basis. The economy continues to return to a balanced growth trajectory. Lending has accelerated in recent months. Inflation expectations remain high," the Central Bank of Russia said in a statement.

This is the fourth consecutive key rate cut. However, the regulator has given a relatively tough signal.

"The Bank of Russia will maintain monetary conditions tight enough to return inflation to its target. In the baseline scenario, this includes an average key rate in the range of 13-15 percent per annum in 2026 and a prolonged period of tight monetary policy," the press release states.

The Central Bank of Russia also downgraded its inflation forecast. The regulator predicts that inflation will slow to 4-5 percent in 2026, although it had previously forecast price growth of no more than 4 percent.

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Four people were killed and 12 injured in an explosion at a train station in Ovruch, Ukraine.

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Kyiv, October 24 (Xinhua) – At least four people were killed and 12 others were injured in an explosion that rocked a train station platform in Ovruch, Zhytomyr Oblast, northern Ukraine, on Friday, the country's National Police reported on its official website.

The incident occurred around 10:50 a.m. Kyiv time, while State Border Service of Ukraine (SBSU) officers were checking the documents of passengers on one of the trains. For reasons still unknown, a man on the platform pulled out an explosive device, which triggered an explosion. He and three other women, aged between 29 and 82, were killed, and 12 others were injured and hospitalized.

The man carrying the explosive device was identified as a 23-year-old resident of Kharkiv. According to preliminary information released by the State Border Guard Service, he had recently been detained for attempting to illegally cross the border.

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The UN marks its 80th anniversary: stories of people whose lives were changed by the Organization

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October 24, 2025 UN

Millions of people around the world know that the work of the United Nations helps overcome difficulties, find hope, and change lives for the better. Some of these stories are part of the international exhibition "Common Life, Common Future," which opened at UN Headquarters in New York and is also being displayed in UN member states around the world.

The exhibition is dedicated to United Nations Day And 80th anniversary of the UN, includes more than 200 stories from 193 countries and territories. Photographs and personal testimonies tell how the UN impacts people's lives – through crisis relief, human rights protection, education support, rural development, and the fight for a sustainable future.

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From Moldova to Afghanistan, from Ukraine to Kyrgyzstan, the stories of the exhibition's heroes show how the UN makes the world a fairer and more humane place.

Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan: The Sweet Taste of Sustainable Development

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The hero of the exhibition, beekeeper from Azerbaijan Iskandar.

Beekeeper Iskandar from Azerbaijan says that participation in the FAO youth employment programme changed his lifePreviously, he produced only a ton of honey per year, now – twice as much.

“The enthusiasm of young people for beekeeping makes me truly happy, and I want to help them love this work,” Iskandar said.

An FAO-Government of Azerbaijan project to enhance youth employment in agriculture is enabling young people to learn agribusiness and sustainable production.

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Bakhtiyar, beekeeper from Uzbekistan.

In Uzbekistan, beekeeper Bakhtiyar, having lost his job at a honey factory, was able to start his own business: "With just 10 hives and UN assistance, I built a business and provided a stable income for my family."

With support from the UN and Japan, he expanded his apiary to 200 hives, opened a workshop, and trained over 70 people, many of them women. The project opened up new opportunities for self-employment and economic growth.

Kyrgyzstan: Guardians of Mountains and Wildlife

Baatyrbek, leader of the team of rangers, is participating in a United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) project aimed at protecting nature and adapting to climate change: "We decided to become rangers because everything we have is under threat today. I want my children to be able to see this nature with their own eyes."

The project created a 200-kilometer ecological corridor connecting Kyrgyzstan's nature reserves and protecting populations of mountain sheep and goats.

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The hero of the exhibition is Baatyrbek Akmatov.

Moldova: A Chance for Roma Families

Galina and her family are part of the Roma community in Moldova, where trained community mediators work with the support of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).

"I want my children to study, not struggle with difficulties like I did. Our mediator helped us with everything—with paperwork, getting the children into school, and vaccinations," she shared.

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Galina and her family in Moldova.

The program has increased education and vaccination rates, increased pregnancy care for women, and increased training and legal employment for adults.

Russia: The Power of Hope for Children

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Natalia, founder and president of the International Foundation "Children of Russia".

In Moscow, the exhibition "Common Life, Common Future" opened at the Bolshoi Theatre.

One of the exhibition’s heroines is Natalia, founder and president of the International Children of Russia Foundation.

“I am grateful to the United Nations for hosting the presentation of the fund and the opening of the exhibition of photographs of children suffering from blood diseases at the UN headquarters in New York,” she says.

The UNESCO-backed foundation helps children undergoing cancer treatment, organizes camps, rehabilitation programs, and training for palliative care physicians.

The story of Ruslan, a schoolboy battling cancer, shows how the UN's ideas can serve as a source of inspiration.

Thanks to the "UchimZnaem" hospital school project and participation in events dedicated to International Nelson Mandela DayRuslan learned about the outstanding human rights activist: “Mandela’s life inspires me and gives me strength to fight the disease.”

According to the UN Secretary-General, these photographs reflect three truths: that the UN helps the most vulnerable, that international norms touch every one of us, and that multilateralism makes our world a better place.

“These people in the pictures aren’t just posing – they’re asking the question: what more can be achieved if we put more effort into finding joint solutions?” he emphasized. Antonio Guterres.

Armenia: Girls are building the future

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Exhibition participant, Neli from Armenia.

Neli, a student from Armenia and a youth ambassador for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), shared her dream of becoming a diplomat and helping achieve peace.

Through UNFPA, she manages projects to empower girls.

"Our dreams are worth pursuing," she said.

Today, she mentors other girls, helping them gain confidence and build their own futures.

In a world grappling with growing crises, deepening inequality, and eroding trust in global institutions, the United Nations is undertaking ambitious efforts to serve people around the world more effectively. The UN80 initiative presented in March by Secretary-General António Guterres, provides impetus to streamlining the operations of the entire UN system, strengthening its effectiveness and confirming the relevance of the Organization in a rapidly changing world.

Ukraine: Warmth That Brings Hope

Alena, a boiler plant dispatcher in Odessa, says, "UN support nourishes not only our boiler plant but also our hearts. It's crucial for Ukrainians to know we're not alone."

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Alena, boiler room dispatcher in Odessa.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is helping Ukraine restore heating, water, and electricity services damaged by the destruction of critical infrastructure, strengthening and diversifying the country's energy system.

In Odessa, UNDP provided the necessary equipment to provide heat to approximately 250,000 residents.

Afghanistan: Women's Voices on Air

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Radio journalist from Afghanistan Sunbul.

Sonbul, a radio journalist from Afghanistan, says, "With UN support, I led artificial intelligence classes, inspiring and empowering young women."

The UN supports Afghan women journalists, promoting press freedom and equal opportunity.

"This exhibition tells a remarkable story—a story of ambition and determination, collaboration and results. A story that the women and men of the United Nations continue to write today in communities around the world," said UN Secretary-General António Guterres, opening the exhibition in New York.

How countries celebrate United Nations Day

In Uzbekistan, UN representatives launched an educational campaign about the Organization's activities and held information sessions and interviews for students and schoolchildren.

A youth dialogue dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the UN was held in Tajikistan International Year of Peace and TrustUN Resident Coordinator Parvathi Ramaswamy emphasized: "Youth are at the center of our future. Their ideas and determination are key to building peace and sustainability."

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Celebrating the 80th anniversary of the UN in Kazakhstan.

In Kazakhstan, the 80th anniversary was celebrated with a gala evening at the Kuanyshbayev Theatre, attended by over 600 guests. A concert by the Academic Symphony Orchestra was performed, and a commemorative UN-80 stamp, created jointly with Kazpost, was unveiled.

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Denis Manturov visited robotic production facilities in the Vladimir region.

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Denis Manturov, together with Vladimir Region Governor Alexander Avdeev, visited production sites located within the Rusklimat IKSEL technology park.

First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, together with Vladimir Region Governor Alexander Avdeyev, visited production facilities located within the Rusklimat IKSEL technology park. The park houses companies specializing in the production of heating equipment, climate control systems, and ventilation and air conditioning systems.

All production facilities are highly automated, with robots performing most routine operations. Currently, the technology park employs approximately 70 robots, with approximately 200 more planned for purchase. The government is assisting with equipping production sites with industrial robots: Vladimir enterprises have already utilized the Industrial Development Fund's preferential loan program and plan to take advantage of support measures under the national "Production and Automation Equipment" project, launched this year. This will increase productivity and free up employees to perform tasks requiring higher qualifications.

"The topic of automation and increasing labor productivity was recently discussed during government hour in the State Duma. The companies we visited today clearly demonstrate these processes. The national project is helping to give them additional impetus. There are already about a dozen domestic manufacturers of industrial robots operating in Russia. It's important that the new robots that companies plan to purchase are at least partially Russian-made," Denis Manturov emphasized.

At the plants, the First Deputy Prime Minister and the Governor were shown the robotic production of manifold rear panels, painting areas, and assembly of finished housings. Denis Manturov and Alexander Avdeev toured the full-cycle water heater production facility, from welding to assembly, and were also shown Aurus brand products—concealed water heaters and convectors. At the industrial group's steel panel radiator plant, they were shown a demonstration of a recently launched production line. The visit to the Rusklimat IKSEL technology park concluded at the plant, which Russian President Vladimir Putin opened via videoconference a year ago. This plant produces modular ventilation and air conditioning systems.

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Dmitry Chernyshenko: Residents of Russia and several foreign countries will be able to attend 300 science lectures as part of the "Science Around Us" campaign.

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The nationwide educational campaign "Science Around Us" kicks off on October 24. It will cover all regions of the country, as well as several neighboring countries, including Abkhazia, Belarus, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and South Ossetia. The campaign will conclude on Higher Education Teachers' Day, November 19. Its main goal is to showcase modern scientific achievements, give scientists the opportunity to present their discoveries, and share knowledge in various fields.

"In the Decade of Science and Technology, declared by our President Vladimir Putin, special attention is being paid to engaging young people in research and development. Thanks to the "Science Around Us" campaign, residents of all regions of Russia and several foreign countries will be able to attend approximately 300 lectures, see scientific facilities in operation, meet with regional leaders at universities participating in Priority 2030, and learn about the achievements of Russian inventors. Such popularization of the scientific profession and dissemination of knowledge about developments is key to achieving technological leadership—the national goal set by the head of state. I wish every participant useful knowledge and new ideas!" noted Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko.

The events are being organized by the Znanie Society and precede the Znanie.Science marathon, which will take place October 30–31 with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.

Anyone can join the campaign. Video lectures from the Russian Knowledge Society are available to anyone interested in science, including a documentary series. Icebreaker of Knowledge, movies Knowledge. Science", a series of TED lectures "Boundaries of Meaning", lectures – excursions to unique locations Rosatom State CorporationAdditionally, video tours of Russia's outstanding scientific centers—the academic towns of Serpukhov, Obninsk, and Chernogolovka—have been prepared.

For anyone who wants to give a lecture on scientific achievements, 25 ready-made materials have been prepared, located inlibrary.

Highlights of the "Science Around Us" campaign will include meetings between governors and students and young scientists at federal universities, regional research centers, and universities participating in the Priority 2030 program. Through open dialogue, young people will learn about the role of regional science in national development, research support measures, and career opportunities available to talented young people in a wide range of fields.

The event will culminate in the "Knowledge.Science" marathon, which will take place in Moscow on October 30–31. 5,000 people will be able to attend lectures by leading scientists in person, and the entire country will be able to tune in to the broadcast of this large-scale event. The organizers are the Russian Knowledge Society and Moscow Polytechnic University, with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.

"The geography of Russian science is truly impressive – dozens of regions across the country can boast of their outstanding scientists, scientific schools, laboratories, and world-changing discoveries. Thanks to our campaign, children will be able to see the scale of this for themselves and experience that science is not a set of boring formulas, but a fascinating journey of understanding the world. It's a quest that requires effort but brings the joy of discovery. I'm confident that the campaign's diverse educational formats will help spark interest in science and inspire a new generation of researchers and inventors to achieve their own," noted Maxim Dreval, CEO of the Russian Knowledge Society.

The events of the "Knowledge.Science" campaign and marathon are timed to coincide with the Decade of Science and Technology declared by President Vladimir Putin.

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