Uzbekistan and the United States have discussed expanding investment cooperation in mining, energy, transport, agriculture, finance and information technology. The talks also focused on promoting promising projects and arranging meetings with major American companies.
On October 9, Uzbekistan’s Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade Laziz Kudratov met with US Ambassador to Uzbekistan Jonathan Henick in Tashkent. The meeting covered preparations for bilateral events planned before the end of 2026. The parties also discussed arranging meetings with executives of leading US companies and advancing promising investment initiatives.
Which sectors are in focus?
The discussions covered potential joint projects in several key areas:
- Mining: developing mineral resources and expanding cooperation in the sector.
- Energy: advancing energy-related projects.
- Transport: strengthening cooperation on transport infrastructure and related initiatives.
- Agriculture: exploring investment opportunities in the agricultural sector.
- Finance and IT: expanding cooperation in financial services and information technology.
Stronger ties with US companies could help Uzbekistan attract foreign investment, gain access to advanced technologies and modernize key industries. However, the actual economic impact will depend on whether the discussions translate into concrete projects and investment commitments.
As of the reported meeting, no specific investment amounts, project valuations or implementation timelines had been announced. The parties emphasized the importance of strengthening practical cooperation and advancing joint initiatives in priority sectors.
