Uzbekistan Updates Latin Alphabet: Four Letters Changed Under Law ORQ-1184

The Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan held a press conference on Law ORQ-1184, which amends the law "On the Introduction of the Uzbek Alphabet Based on the Latin Script". The law was adopted on 21 October 2026. Scholars from the Academy's Institute of Uzbek Language, Literature and Folklore, leading linguists and media representatives took part.

Speakers said the new law aims to improve the national alphabet, remove ambiguity in spelling rules and technical difficulties, and make it easier to adapt the Uzbek language to digital technologies and computer programs.

Institute director Maksud Asadov said: "Perhaps in 10 years, or perhaps in 15, the time will come to replace one of our documents. Until the time for replacing a document comes, there is no obligation to redo it. No documents will necessarily be changed."

Experts noted that the transition to the updated alphabet will be carried out in stages and in a way that is convenient for citizens.