Representatives from six countries will gather in Tashkent to discuss the development of the 'Air Silk Road' and air routes

The National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change, along with relevant departments of Tashkent and the Tashkent region, in collaboration with representatives from Ecopolice, the General Prosecutor's Office, and the Waste Management and Circular Economy Development Agency, organized inspections to prevent atmospheric pollution.

A special commission continuously monitors the state of the airspace. On the night of October 24 to 25, a sharp decrease in air quality was noted in the capital due to unfavorable meteorological conditions. During the evening and night, the concentration of suspended particles PM increased, causing the values according to the international Air Quality Index (AQI) to reach the 'unfavorable' category and remain at this level for people sensitive to pollution.

However, according to the national index, the average indicator across the entire city corresponded to a 'green' level for PM2.5 particles and a 'yellow' level for PM10. Specialists attribute the accumulation of PM2.5 and PM10 particles in the lower layer of the atmosphere to weakened winds and nighttime cooling, which slowed down the process of air exchange in the lower atmospheric layers.

Furthermore, data from the Meteosat meteorological satellite showed that on October 25, between 02:00 and 08:00, temporary dust pollution was observed over Tashkent and neighboring areas. Throughout the night, a mobile environmental laboratory conducted measurements, establishing that in most locations, the content of fine PM2.5 particles was classified as 'unfavorable' and 'very unfavorable' according to the international AQI scale.

During a visit to Uzbekistan, negotiations took place at the 'New Tashkent' Directorate between Saidkakhor Kholkhozhayev, the First Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan, and a delegation from the China Manufacturers Association of Hong Kong (CMA).

The CMA delegation was headed by President Winko Lo. The meeting gathered representatives from several major Hong Kong companies and financial institutions operating in the sectors of industry, trade, finance, and modern technologies.

During the discussion, the foreign side presented the republic's investment potential, as well as existing tax and customs benefits, and methods of state assistance for foreign investors.

Significant attention was paid to the plans for building New Tashkent, creating modern infrastructure, erecting commercial buildings and service enterprises, as well as opportunities for relocating production to free economic zones.

Participants in the dialogue reviewed prospects for strengthening industrial cooperation, organizing the production of high value-added products, implementing advanced technologies, and establishing joint ventures. Based on the results of the meeting, specific areas for further detailed elaboration of joint investment projects were determined.