New “Progressive Bloc” formed in Uzbekistan’s Parliament, uniting two political parties

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — A new parliamentary alliance known as the Progressive Bloc has been established in the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan. The bloc is the result of an agreement between the factions of the Movement of Entrepreneurs and Businesspeople – the Liberal Democratic Party of Uzbekistan (UzLiDeP) and the Democratic Party “Milliy Tiklanish.”

The merger has enabled the bloc to form a parliamentary majority with 93 deputies, making it the leading political force in the lower house of parliament.

The main objective of the new alliance is to consolidate efforts for the effective implementation of both parties’ policy programs. The two political forces share similar ideological views rooted in the right-wing spectrum: UzLiDeP is center-right, while Milliy Tiklanish is right-wing.

In a joint statement, the parties highlighted the significant reforms achieved under the leadership of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in recent years — particularly in entrepreneurship, education, healthcare, social protection, and governance transparency. The Progressive Bloc sees its mission as ensuring sustainable economic growth, protecting national interests, and implementing the “Uzbekistan – 2030” Strategy.

Key focus areas of the bloc include:

Reducing the state’s role in the economy and promoting market mechanisms

Protecting private property rights and encouraging citizens’ economic activity

Developing independent media and promoting freedom of speech

Enhancing education quality and supporting private educational institutions

Digitalizing healthcare and introducing medical insurance

Carrying out tax reform and ensuring policy stability

Reducing government expenditures and expanding public services via the private sector

Establishing a private pension savings system

Safeguarding national sovereignty and security

The statement emphasizes that the formation of the bloc is based not only on programmatic alignment but also on a proven track record of successful collaboration on political initiatives.

The creation of the Progressive Bloc is being described as a significant step toward building a stronger, fairer, and more modern Uzbekistan.