2026 – Declared the Year of Neighborhood Development

On December 26, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, in his address to the Oliy Majlis and the people, declared 2026 as the “Year of Neighborhood Development and Social Upliftment.” This was reported by Zamin.uz.

This decision aims to strengthen the activities of neighborhoods, encourage citizens to actively participate in social life, and reinforce peace and unity in the country. According to the President, the neighborhood system is the solid foundation of society.

“If the neighborhood is peaceful and harmonious, our society will also be peaceful and united. If the neighborhood develops, our entire country will prosper,” said the head of state.

Therefore, neighborhood institutions play an important role in ensuring social stability, promoting compassion and justice. A special state program will be developed for the new year.

Within the framework of this program, concrete measures will be implemented to develop the activities of over 9,000 neighborhoods across the country, transforming them into centers of compassion, unity, and education. The President called on all government agencies, neighborhood leaders, elders, youth, entrepreneurs, and citizens to work together to achieve the set goals.

It was emphasized that events and projects carried out throughout the year will be regularly covered through official information resources. Source: One.uz.