[50491] Updates from Uzbekistan: International Energy Exhibition and Reports on Law Enforcement and Crime

Developments in the Economic and Security Arenas in Uzbekistan

International Energy Exhibition OGU 2026
According to the official channel Daryo, the international energy event "O‘zbekiston neft va gazi – OGU 2026" will take place at the CAEx conference center in Uzbekistan from May 12th to May 14th. The event, which is part of "Uzbekistan Energy Week," is expected to bring together industry leaders for discussions on innovative technologies, market development, and business collaborations. The organizers emphasize that the exhibition serves as a critical platform for creating networking opportunities in the energy sector according to Daryo.

Ministry of Internal Affairs and Law Enforcement Activity
Simultaneously, the official channel of the Uzbek Ministry of Internal Affairs, IIV, published an extensive summary of enforcement actions on local television. The reports according to IIV include a variety of criminal incidents across the country, among them:

• Economic crimes: Thwarting the sale of mercury in Bukhara, preventing drug trafficking in Tashkent, and solving a criminal case related to cryptocurrencies worth 570 million som in the Jizzakh region.


• Public order and education: A violent incident was reported within an educational institution in Fergana, where a teacher attacked a colleague in front of students. Additionally, it was noted that a "Road Safety Month" is taking place in the Namangan region.


• Security: The ministry noted that "modern approaches to ensuring public security" are being implemented in Tashkent with the aim of streamlining the operations of law enforcement agencies.

These sources reflect the official policy of the state, with the Daryo channel focusing on economic and technological promotion, while the IIV channel serves as a tool for disseminating governance data, internal security, and the fight against crime to the general public.