Uzbekistan State Administration: President Shavkat Mirziyoyev approved a new law defining the structure and duties of the presidential administration, including drafting decrees and orders, monitoring implementation, and organizing open interaction with citizens and businesses; the law also formalizes Saida Mirziyoyeva’s role as deputy head of the Security Council. Regional Diplomacy & Trade: Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan are set to hold the 4th Azerbaijan–Uzbekistan Interregional Forum in Tashkent on Aug. 22, with a focus on trade, investment, and joint projects across sectors like agribusiness, logistics, energy, IT, and healthcare. Caspian Cooperation: A Washington roundtable on “Cholpon-Ata Summit and Next Steps for Trans-Caspian Cooperation” brought together U.S. and regional diplomats, including Uzbekistan’s ambassador, to push from dialogue to delivery on regional connectivity. Transboundary Water Management: Kazakhstan agreed with Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan on reservoir operating regimes for the irrigation season, while Uzbekistan–Kazakhstan water-facilities cooperation continues through planned commissions and joint work. Migration Enforcement: Moldova expelled five Uzbek citizens for illegal stay and work, imposing a three-year entry ban on each. Sports & Youth: Tashkent hosted the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships, where Bahrain’s Jhon Lopez won three medals; meanwhile, Uzbekistan is also in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 play-off draw pool.