Uzbekistan's international reserves have surpassed $42.9 billion.

The primary growth was driven by an increase in the value of gold, which rose by $3.02 billion, reaching $35.06 billion.

At the same time, the volume of gold reserves increased from 12.3 million troy ounces (382.57 tons) to 12.6 million troy ounces (391.9 tons).

Meanwhile, foreign currency reserves decreased by $1.29 billion, totaling $7.3 billion. Of this amount, $442.3 million is held in accounts at central banks of other countries and the International Monetary Fund, while $6.75 billion is deposited in foreign commercial banks.

Additionally, the value of foreign bonds acquired by the Central Bank has slightly increased and amounted to $102.1 million at the beginning of the year.