Uzbekistan and Slovakia Discuss Expansion of Trade and Investment Cooperation
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Uzbekistan and Slovakia Discuss Expansion of Trade and Investment Cooperation

Uzbekistan and Slovakia held discussions on opportunities to deepen economic interaction, increase bilateral trade turnover, and strengthen ties between businesses of the two countries.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz)

The discussions took place during a meeting between Davron Vakhabov, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan, and Viktor Boretsky, the Slovak Ambassador to Uzbekistan. The parties examined prospects for expanding import and export operations, as well as opportunities to support companies from both countries when entering new markets.

Particular attention was paid to the creation of joint ventures and the implementation of projects through public-private partnership (PPP) mechanisms. The Slovak side presented Uzbek entrepreneurs with information on investment opportunities in Slovakia, including conditions for obtaining land plots and existing business support measures.

Participants also discussed issues of regulating bilateral cooperation in the field of labor migration. The conversation covered potential areas for strengthening business contacts and creating additional opportunities for enterprises interested in developing commercial activities in both countries.

Representatives of the Slovak business community plan to participate in the international forum 'New Uzbekistan: Crossroads of World Markets,' scheduled for November 29 to December 5, 2026. This forum is expected to serve as a platform for further contacts between business representatives and discussions on potential areas of trade and investment cooperation.

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Uzbekistan and Iran held discussions aimed at expanding economic and trade interaction, strengthening investment ties, and seeking alternative transportation routes, according to the Uzbek news agency Dunyo.

The issues were discussed during a meeting between Uzbekistan's ambassador Fariddin Nasriev and Bahman Abdollahi, chairman of the Iranian Chamber of Cooperatives. The parties reviewed opportunities to increase bilateral trade, promote investment partnership between enterprises, and exchange professional experience.

Furthermore, the topic of organizing a visit by representatives of Iranian business to Uzbekistan to study potential joint projects was raised. The Iranian side noted that the conditions created by Uzbekistan to support business activity contribute to the development of economic and trade relations between the two countries.

A key aspect was cooperation in the field of transport and logistics. The potential for establishing air connections, developing alternative transport corridors, and establishing direct contacts between relevant state structures was discussed.

Nasriev confirmed Uzbekistan's interest in further strengthening bilateral relations and its readiness to facilitate the implementation of the planned initiatives. The Iranian Chamber of Cooperatives (ICC), founded in 1994, is the country's highest non-governmental representative body in the cooperative sector. According to available data, there are about 104,000 cooperatives operating in Iran with over 18 million members, providing employment for 1.8 million people.

Ultimately, the parties agreed to continue cooperation in the areas addressed, paying special attention to achieving practical results in trade, investment, transport, and logistics.

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