Aviation Strategy Push: IATA urged Uzbekistan to adopt a national airport master plan and a unified aviation strategy, warning that rapid growth in passenger and cargo demand is fragile without coherent planning and stronger safety controls. Housing & Construction Rules: Uzbekistan tightened housing structural safety rules, banning layout/structural changes in apartment buildings older than 50 years and shifting more liability to contractors for defects during warranty periods. Vehicle Import Flexibility: Uzbekistan lifted a rule limiting individuals and companies to one vehicle compliance certificate per year, easing hurdles for corporate fleets and multi-vehicle imports. Uzbekistan-Russia Economic Ties: At SPIEF, President Mirziyoyev highlighted expanding Uzbekistan-Russia trade and investment cooperation, while Putin used the forum to stress BRICS momentum and multipolar trade shifts. Digital Trade Growth: Putin said Uzbek goods on Wildberries are set to surge toward $2bn in 2026, reflecting how e-commerce is helping small manufacturers scale across Eurasia. Tourism & Diplomacy: Cyprus’ foreign minister pledged to deepen trade, investment, transport and logistics cooperation with Uzbekistan after talks in Tashkent. Environment Finance: The GEF assembly in Samarkand drew calls for faster, simpler climate adaptation funding, with Tanzania urging stronger support for vulnerable countries.