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The parties discussed the expansion of investment and financial cooperation between the two countries, the development of capital markets and interaction with the London Stock Exchange, the expansion of Uzbekistan’s presence in international capital markets, the placement of sovereign and corporate securities, and the privatization of state-owned enterprises and IPO processes. The prospects for cooperation in urban planning, regional development, and the development of master plans were also di…

Therevisionof the outlook to Positive creates additional opportunities to enhance the enterprise’s investment attractiveness, expand cooperation with international financial markets, and facilitate the implementation of new projects. This decision reflects an international assessment of the company’s financial stability, strategic importance, strong position in the uranium market, and significant growth potential. The result is regarded as international recognition of the transformation proces…

According to Ravshan Boykulov, head of the company’s press service, the exposition demonstrates the results of transformations underway in the hydropower sector, the progress of major investment projects, and development plans. As part of the forum, a meeting was held between the management of Uzbekhydroenergo JSC and a delegation from one of Japan’s leading financial institutions – Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG Bank). During the talks, issues regarding improving mechanisms for financin…

The focus was on building cooperation with this international financial institution, mainly to implement the high-level agreements from earlier meetings. Dilma Rousseff highly praised the transformations underway in Uzbekistan and expressed readiness to further support the country’s priority areas of socio-economic development. Uzbekistan’s accession to the New Development Bank as a member state was noted with satisfaction. An agreement was reached to develop a medium-term portfolio of joint p…

The current state and plans to expand practical cooperation and strengthen the comprehensive partnership with the EBRD were considered, primarily in the context of implementing the New Uzbekistan reform program. The current unprecedentedly high level of strategic partnership with this leading multilateral financial institution was noted with deep satisfaction. Today, Uzbekistan is the EBRD’s largest partner in the region. The total portfolio of projects in priority areas has exceeded $7 billio…

The office was inaugurated by EIB Vice-President Marek Mora, who highlighted the bank’s growing engagement in Central Asia and its expanding investment pipeline in the region. EIB has been active in Central Asia since 2009, with operations signed in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. At the first EU-Central Asia Summit in Samarkand in April 2025, EIB Global announced, in close partnership with the European Union (EU) and “Team Europe”, new initiatives to finance projects across …

The Industrial Policy Council has issued itsfirst Activity Report, setting out its assessment of Iceland’snew Industrial Policyand itsAction Plan. The Industrial Policy Council operates independently and provides advice in connection with the formulation and implementation of the government’s Industrial Policy. The Council welcomes the Government’s initiative to develop a comprehensive Industrial Policy, noting that it is well justified in light of the current geopolitical environment and the e…

Visitors can learn about Uzbekistan’s economic success, future development plans, and investment opportunities. The exhibition, covering around 6,000 square meters, showcases projects in petrochemicals, mechanical engineering, the electrical industry, metallurgy, construction materials, pharmaceuticals, and food production. These projects highlight Uzbekistan’s aspiration to shift from merely exporting raw materials to manufacturing high-tech products. Special focus is given to initiatives that …

Becoming a shareholder in the NDB will enable Uzbekistan to broaden its prospects for attracting long-term financial resources to support the execution of major infrastructure and investment projects. As noted, a preliminary portfolio of projects valued at $4.5 billion has already been formed. It includes initiatives in transportation infrastructure, energy, industry, utilities, and water supply. The New Development Bank was established in 2015 on the initiative of the BRICS countries – Brazil…

The event’s status and the makeup of its participants indicate its magnitude and well-organized nature. Over the last ten years, Uzbekistan has maintained a steady and confident role on the global stage, actively advancing its foreign policy and reinforcing its positions through principles of equality and mutually beneficial cooperation. Cooperation formed through the Tashkent International Investment Forum supports the execution of large-scale projects, which are already making a visible impa…

Issues regarding expanding cooperation with entrepreneurs in this country and implementing priority projects were considered. The productive partnership established with ACWA and other Saudi companies was noted with satisfaction. In this context, several new agreements were reached during the Tashkent Investment Forum. At the meeting, particular attention was given to accelerating the implementation of projects in green energy, healthcare, transportation, infrastructure, tourism, and other are…

Executives from leading British companies, banks, and financial institutions, including UK Export Finance, Standard Chartered UK, Sturgeon Capital, Endeavour Mining, and British Petroleum, attended the meeting. Issues regarding expanding trade, economic, investment, and financial cooperation were considered. The positive dynamics of bilateral cooperation were emphasized: trade turnover and the number of enterprises with British capital participation are growing. Proposals to develop the Tashk…

The meeting was attended by executives from China Energy Engineering Corporation, China Datang, Sinoma Energy Conservation, China Southern Power Grid, CAMCE, CNNC, State Nuclear Uranium Resource Development, as well as the Export-Import Bank of China and Bank of China. The discussion covered challenges in promoting mutually beneficial high-tech projects in energy and geology, as well as expanding practical partnership in the banking and financial sectors. The Head of State noted with deep sati…

During the negotiations, the sides discussed the latest trends in international financial markets, prospects for expanding mutually beneficial cooperation, and issues of strengthening interbank relations. Particular attention was paid to opportunities to participate in international debt capital markets, to attract syndicated loans, and to develop trade finance instruments. Representatives of Standard Chartered highly praised the economic reforms underway in Uzbekistan and the large-scale trans…

The heads of state also welcomed representatives of leading German companies that are implementing and planning to implement joint projects in Uzbekistan. A ceremony to exchange bilateral documents was also held. Agreements were signed in the field of financial cooperation, providing for the allocation of grant funds and concessional financing to implement sustainable urban development projects in Uzbekistan. In the presence of the leaders of the two countries, several joint investment and edu…

“We, the leaders of the G7, recalling the Critical Minerals Action Plan we launched last year, recognise the strategic role of critical minerals value chains for our countries’ economic prosperity and security, including our digital and energy sectors. In light of the high degree of market concentration, the need to reduce vulnerabilities regarding those resources and the growing use of arbitrary trade restrictions, we recall the urgency of diversifying our supply chains and building our collect…

We, the Leaders of the G7, reaffirm our commitment to multilateral cooperation to advance economic growth, resilience and development, to deliver shared prosperity. To this end, we aim to address the needs of and risks to, the global economy, and to strengthen engagement with international partners. Partner countries to the G7, Egypt, Kenya and the Republic of Korea, also support this statement. While the global economy already faces the lingering effects of pre-existing shocks and structural s…

We, the Leaders of the G7, reaffirm our commitment to international cooperation on development and investment finance as a driver of shared prosperity and highlight our willingness to provide support to the most vulnerable. Partner countries of the G7, Kenya and the Republic of Korea, also support this declaration. We recognize that the impact of the international development finance architecture has served the most vulnerable for decades. Fostering durable growth, reducing global poverty and st…

The distinguished guests conveyed to the President of Uzbekistan sincere greetings and warm wishes from the President of the United States Donald Trump. During the discussions, the parties thoroughly examined issues concerning these institutions’ roles in funding strategic projects in Uzbekistan, focusing on sectors such as infrastructure, critical minerals, energy, artificial intelligence, and digitalization. In cooperation with the Export-Import Bank of the United States, an agreement was ma…

UzA correspondent interviewed Kunwar Juneja, head of the Indian company Twisting Scoops, to discuss the importance of the forum and the investment opportunities in Uzbekistan. “The Tashkent International Investment Forum is an important platform for strengthening economic cooperation and investment ties in Central Asia”, he noted. “We are closely following the large-scale economic reforms underway in Uzbekistan, including measures to support the private sector and the creation of a favorable en…

“We, the Leaders of the G7, reaffirm our commitment to international cooperation on development and investment finance as a driver of shared prosperity and highlight our willingness to provide support to the most vulnerable. Partner countries of the G7, Kenya, and the Republic of Korea, also support this declaration. We recognise that the impact of the international development finance architecture has served the most vulnerable for decades. Fostering durable growth, reducing global poverty and …

The forum features presentations on Uzbekistan’s investment potential, discussions involving business and industry representatives, B2B and G2B meetings, negotiations on promising projects, and the signing of agreements. It acts as a platform for exchanging ideas and securing tangible results. Participants will discuss issues such as investment, international trade, innovation and development, digital transformation, logistics, agricultural technologies, and the green economy. Another key aspe…

Regional development policy is about taking advantage of the potential for development and employment throughout Sweden. This area includes regional development strategies, regional business support, support for commercial services and EU Regional Development Fund programmes. The following list contains news items and published documents, such as press releases, government bills or proposals referred to the Council on Legislation for consideration. It is pre-filtered to display content tagged w…

Keynote address by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong at the Future Economy Conference on 13 May 2026. Distinguished guests,Members of the Economic Strategy Review Committees,
Partners from industry, unions, academia and the community,
 A very good morning to all of you. About a year ago, we launched the Economic Strategy Review, or ESR, to chart the path forward, as Singapore was entering a new phase in our economic journey. For many decades, Singapor…

The Government of Iceland has approved anew industrial policythat sets out a long-term vision for economic growth, productivity, and competitiveness to 2035. The policy is intended to support sustainable economic development and create a more predictable environment for investment and business activity. It is accompanied by anaction plan for 2026–2027containing 35 measures across a range of sectors. Key priorities include strengthening energy supply and infrastructure, simplifying regulation a…

HIS EXCELLENCY, MR. ADAMA BARROW, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA EVENT: 8TH TOKYO INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE Your Excellency, the Chairperson, Distinguished Heads of Co-organising Institutions, Your Excellencies, Ambassadors and Representatives of Bilateral and Multilateral Agencies, My delegation and I thank His Excellency, Kais Saied, President of Tunisia, for hosting this event and for receiving us graciously. I am particularly grateful to His Excellency, Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister…

During discussions with Farhod Umarov, the Hokim of Gijduvan district, the parties explored ways to expand mutually beneficial cooperation and advance investment projects in the industrial sector. The Chinese guests received detailed information about Gijduvan district’s economic potential, ongoing industrial infrastructure development, and the opportunities now available to entrepreneurs. They expressed strong interest in the extensive reforms underway in the country, aimed at supporting inves…

The Hokim provided information on the favorable conditions for investors in the city, the existing infrastructure, and industrial development opportunities. Special attention was paid to the implementation of advanced technologies in battery production, job creation, and the increase in the domestic industry’s potential. The parties agreed to continue negotiations to identify mutually beneficial areas of cooperation, prepare investment projects, and implement them.

The decision follows the upward revision of the Outlook on the sovereign credit rating of the Republic of Uzbekistan. It reflects the positive assessments by international rating agencies of the country’s ongoing economic reforms, efforts to maintain macroeconomic stability, strengthen fiscal discipline, improve the investment climate, reform state-owned enterprises, and enhance transparency and openness. At the same time, the revision of Uzbekhydroenergo JSC’s Outlook to Positive is not solely…