{
  "id": 7411009,
  "title": "From economic growth to societal development: Uzbekistan's priorities in new political cycle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/from-economic-growth-to-societal-development-uzbekistans-priorities-7411009",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T22:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260915/from-economic-growth-to-societal-development-uzbekistans-priorities-in-new-political-cycle"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a pivotal address on New Year's Eve, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan presented his vision for the nation's future, reflecting on the accomplishments of the past year and outlining key priorities for the upcoming period. Mirziyoyev highlighted that the country had experienced steady progress in reforms and bolstered its socio-economic standing, despite challenges posed by a volatile global economy and a complex international landscape. The designation of 2024 as the \"Year of Mahalla Development and Society at Large\" underscored a shift in focus towards enhancing the quality of life for citizens and nurturing civil society as central tenets of the state's policy agenda.\n\nMirziyoyev reported on the robust upward trajectory of Uzbekistan's national economy, which continued to flourish, culminating in 2025 with a historic milestone: the GDP surpassed the $145 billion mark. This marked a significant achievement, indicating robust economic expansion. Additionally, the President noted a 23 percent surge in exports, reaching $33.4 billion, and an impressive increase in foreign exchange reserves and gold holdings. These economic indicators underscored the country's resilience and potential for sustained growth amidst global uncertainties.",
  "summary": "The traditional annual address of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, delivered on New Year's Eve, became an important programmatic statement summarizing the results of the outgoing year and outlining the country’s strategic development priorities for the period ahead. As the head of state emphasized, the past year marked a period of steady progress in reforms and the strengthening of…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "From economic growth to societal development: Uzbekistan's priorities in new political cycle",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/from-economic-growth-to-societal-development-uzbekistans-priorities",
        "published": "2026-09-14T22:22:02.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}