Uzbekistan and the USA held a transport and logistics forum in Washington

Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Jamshid Khojaev announced the expansion of practical cooperation between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan in the fields of trade, industrial interaction, and transport connectivity following the meeting in Astana.

At the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin participated. The parties discussed the implementation of a joint program for economic and trade cooperation, which covers projects in areas such as agriculture, tourism, petrochemicals, logistics, energy, and industry.

Particular attention was paid to eliminating obstacles to bilateral trade, increasing the capacity of border crossings, developing transport infrastructure, and promoting specific industrial initiatives.

One of the key outcomes of the meeting was the signing in Astana of a trilateral memorandum of understanding on the CASA project between Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and the United Arab Emirates.

This project envisions the creation of an economic route between South and Central Asia through Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, providing access to Indian Ocean ports.

According to Khojaev, integrating this route with Kazakhstan's transport network will form the basis for the China-Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan corridor. The goal of this route is to expand the region's opportunities to access South Asian markets.

Uzbekistan views the planned route not only as railway infrastructure but also as an integrated economic ecosystem. Its development is expected to include digital solutions, terminals, warehouses, industrial sites, and service infrastructure.

Attracting private investment and financing from international financial institutions for the implementation of these projects is also planned. Khojaev noted that projects of this scale can shape a new architecture of regional connectivity, where transport infrastructure supports the growth of trade, industrial cooperation, and access to new markets for the countries of the region.

The Council of Uzbek Business, located in the UAE, held a meeting with the cargo airline SolitAir, based in the UAE, together with the Representation of the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan in the UAE (UZFDI). The event took place at SolitAir's facilities in Dubai World Central (DWC).

Participants discussed cooperation opportunities in aviation and logistics, as well as prospects for expanding air freight connections between Uzbekistan and the UAE.

The delegation of the Council of Uzbek Business was received by Khamdi Osman, founder and CEO of SolitAir. Company representatives also organized a tour of the carrier's cargo and logistics capabilities for the guests.

The main focus of the meeting was on strengthening the partnership between SolitAir, the Council of Uzbek Business, and aviation and logistics companies from Uzbekistan. The parties reviewed the potential to increase the volume of air cargo transportation between the two countries.

SolitAir already has experience working with Uzbek carriers such as My Freighter and Centrum Air. Furthermore, the company has supported cargo operations through Navoi, including the Navoi – New Delhi route.

Previously, Khamdi Osman and other representatives of SolitAir participated in the Tashkent International Investment Forum. The Council of Uzbek Business noted that this meeting is another practical step towards establishing contacts between Uzbek business and leading logistics partners in the UAE, as well as strengthening Uzbekistan's role in regional and international cargo flows.

The Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan reported that a working group from Uzbekistan visited Warsaw, Poland, from September 14 to 17. The purpose of the visit was to discuss ways to bring Uzbek agricultural products to European markets, as well as to develop trade and logistics ties and expand bilateral cooperation.

During meetings with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Poland, the parties examined promising areas for interaction between the two countries. Special attention was paid to supporting mutual trade in agricultural products, creating joint logistics and trade centers, and developing direct cooperation between scientific institutions.

To study the possibilities of supplying and selling Uzbek products on the Polish market, the working group visited major trade and logistics complexes in Warsaw. Meetings were held with the management of the Bronisze Trade Center, one of the largest wholesale agricultural markets in Central and Eastern Europe, as well as the Praga Gielda trade complex.

Discussions focused on the potential for importing and distributing agricultural products grown in Uzbekistan on the Polish market through these trade complexes. The management of the complexes stated their readiness to provide practical assistance in promoting Uzbek products.

In a meeting with entrepreneurs operating in Poland, the parties discussed the possibility of creating a logistics center to support the expansion of sales for Uzbek companies' goods. An agreement was reached to hold trilateral negotiations on this issue with the participation of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan.

Another important aspect of cooperation was staff training and exchange of practical experience. For this, a meeting was held with a representative of the agro-producer Green Crops, where the expansion of internship programs for students from Uzbekistan was discussed.

During the working trip, the group also participated in a conference organized by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Poland, dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the country's independence. The conference presented the results of reforms carried out in Uzbekistan and the priority directions of the Uzbekistan-2030 strategy.

The main objectives of the visit included strengthening trade and logistics partnership with Poland, opening new market opportunities for Uzbek products, and expanding practical experience exchange programs for students. All meetings and negotiations were aimed at further strengthening agrarian ties between the two countries.