Embassy Celebrates Independence Day (07/10/2008)

Ambassador Richard Norland hosted the annual official Fourth of July Reception at the U.S. Embassy on July 3.  Hundreds of guests joined U.S. Embassy staff members to celebrate the 232nd anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, including Senate Chairman Ilgizar Sobirov, Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis Speaker Dilorom Tashmukhamedova, First Deputy Prime Minister Rustam Azimov, Foreign Minister ­­­­­­­­Vladimir Norov, Minister for Foreign Economic Relations Elyor Ganiev, Minister of Justice Ravshan Mukhitdinov, Health Minister Feruz Nazirov, and all five state advisors.

USAID Project on Assistance to Agriculture Launches in Uzbekistan (06/23/2008)

On June 18, USAID launched its Aglinks project at the Dedeman hotel in Tashkent. Representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources, the Ministry of Foreign Economic Relations, Foreign Investments and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan, “Uzulgurzhisavdoinvest” Association and Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan, and the U.S. Ambassador to Uzbekistan Richard Norland attended the ceremony. Representatives of other government and local authorities, donor organizations, business associations, agrifirms, farms, enterprises and private companies working in the area of fruits and vegetables production, processing and exports, as well as local service providers to fruits and vegetables sector also took part in the event. Read more...

Screening Equipment Strengthens Uzbek Border Controls (06/06/2008)

On June 6, the U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission, Brad Hanson, presented ten radio isotope identification devices to Uzbek State Customs Committee Officials at the Higher Military Customs Institute. Read more...

U.S. Department of State Releases Trafficking in Persons Report (06/05/2008)

On June 4, the U.S. Department of State released the eighth annual Trafficking in Persons Report.

Assistant Secretary Boucher Visits Uzbekistan (06/03/2008)

The Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher visited Uzbekistan from May 30 to June 3 as part of his regular consultations in the region.  His most recent visit to Uzbekistan was in August 2006. Read more...

United States Helps Preserve Cultural Heritage in Khiva

Everywhere there is wood there may be termites. Whereas, in the forests termites perform an important ecological role by consuming the dead wood, in urban areas they can cause lot of damage to houses and trees. In Khiva, inside the fortress Ichan Kala, there are 56 buildings of great historic importance and the place has been designated by UNESCO as a world heritage site. Read more...

U.S. Presents Equipment to the Uzbek Forensic Laboratory (04/25/2008)

On April 24, Ambassador Norland visited the Main Forensic Laboratory of the Ministry of Health, where he formally presented state-of-the-art scientific instruments to a group of Uzbek forensic scientists. Read more...

Presidential Message, Independence Day 2008 (07/03/2008)

Office of the Press Secretary
July 2, 2008

I send greetings to all Americans on Independence Day.

More than two centuries ago, bold and courageous visionaries pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor in signing the Declaration of Independence. Guided by ancient and eternal truths, our forefathers proclaimed to the world that liberty was the natural right of all mankind and in doing so began one of the greatest chapters in human history. On the Fourth of July, our country commemorates the great achievements of these heroes and reaffirms its unwavering confidence in the power of freedom.

2008 U.S. Elections (06/09/2008)

Guide to the 2008 Election

Clinton Concedes, Encourages Supporters to Back Obama

Washington -- New York Senator Hillary Clinton ended her campaign to become the first female U.S. president June 7, saying she fully supports her Democratic opponent Barack Obama. In a speech in Washington, Clinton thanked her supporters and encouraged them to support Illinois Senator Obama, who has enough delegates to be his party's presumed presidential nominee.

Fact Sheet: Advancing Freedom and Democracy Around the World (05/01/2008)

White House Press Releases And Documents

U.S. Pursues Freedom Agenda By Strengthening Support For Democratic Dissidents, Helping Build Democratic Institutions

May 3 marks World Press Freedom Day. We stand with journalists, editors, and bloggers who continue their work in spite of the risks. We call on all governments to guarantee the inalienable rights of their people, including, consistent with Article 19 of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the right to freedom of speech and the press.

Country Reports on Terrorism 2007 (04/30/2008)

Each year, the Secretary of State provides to Congress a full and complete report on terrorism entitled Country Reports on Terrorism. The report covers developments in countries in which acts of terrorism occurred, countries that are state sponsors of terrorism, and countries determined by the Secretary to be of particular interest in the global war on terror.

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Celebrate 35 years of friendship – Seattle and Tashkent, Sister Cities

For Disabled Students in Uzbekistan, a School for the 21st Century

BUKHARA, UZBEKISTAN - More than 150 physically disabled schoolchildren in this ancient city are in need of home schooling.

Warden Message - Bukhara and Kagan (07/24/2008)

This supersedes the July 10, 2008 Warden Message.

On July 10, 2008, the U.S. Embassy reported explosions at an Uzbek military base in the town of Kagan approximately 12 km southeast from Bukhara.  According to Uzbek police authorities, the explosions were a result of a fire at an ammunitions depot.

Warden Message - Travel to Uzbekistan (07/08/2008)

The following is a message distributed through the Consular Warden System of the American Embassy in Tashkent.
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Travel Warning (07/03/2008)

UZBEKISTAN
July 03, 2008

This Travel Warning is being issued to remind U.S. citizens that the potential for a terrorist attack or localized civil disturbance still exists, despite the fact that there have been no violent incidents in Uzbekistan since May 2005.  The Department of State continues to urge Americans in Uzbekistan to exercise caution when traveling in the region. This supersedes the Travel Warning dated October 25, 2007. Read more...

Warden Message - Increases to U.S. Passport Fees and New Parental (02/01/2008)

The following is a message distributed through the Consular Warden System of the American Embassy in Tashkent. Read more...

Worldwide Caution (07/16/2008)

This Worldwide Caution updates information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against Americans and interests throughout the world.  In some countries, the rise in oil and food prices has caused political and economic instability and social unrest.