President Mirziyoyev establishes Youth Day mandates to accelerate Uzbekistan’s startup and education sectors

President Mirziyoyev introduces new mandates for officials to support startups and education, designating every Thursday as National Youth Day in Uzbekistan.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 7, 2026, 7:42 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Kun.uz

A National Mandate for the Next Generation

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has formalized a new era of youth engagement in Uzbekistan, framing the country’s 22 million young citizens as a pivotal economic and political force. During a high-level dialogue at the Kuksaroy Residence, the President emphasized that state officials must move beyond traditional administrative roles to become active facilitators of youth success. This shift in governance is designed to ensure that no young person is excluded from opportunities in language acquisition, specialized vocational training, and the scaling of innovative startups.

Quantifying a Surge in Global Achievement

The presidential address highlighted a remarkable period of international success for Uzbek students and entrepreneurs, supported by expanded state resources. Recent data reveals that students have secured 434 medals across various international science Olympiads, while over 3,500 individuals are currently enrolled in Top-100 global universities, including prestigious Ivy League institutions. According to President Mirziyoyev, this academic momentum is mirrored in the private sector, where youth-led enterprises now represent 35% of the national business landscape.

Uzbekistan as a Hub for Global Movements

Under the new mandates, Tashkent is set to become the central headquarters for the Global Youth Movement for Peace within the current year. The President outlined an ambitious calendar of international events aimed at cementing the nation’s status on the world stage, including the 12th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians in Samarkand and the "Take Off" International Startup Summit. These initiatives are paired with the upcoming 46th World Chess Olympiad, signaling a multi-dimensional approach to youth-led diplomacy and competition.