Uzbekistan and Indonesia have agreed to establish a joint intergovernmental committee to develop cooperation in the areas of food security, trade, and investment. This was reported by the Indonesian news agency ANTARA, based on data from the Indonesian government.
The task of this committee will be to implement the agreements reached and coordinate joint economic projects.
Negotiations between Uzbekistan's Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khojaev and Indonesia's Food Coordinator Zulkifli Hasan took place on October 29 in Tashkent. During this meeting, the possibility of supplying dried fruits produced in Uzbekistan to Indonesia was discussed.
According to data provided by Indonesia, the trade volume between the two countries reached $181.4 million in 2025, which is 48.9% more compared to 2021. Meanwhile, Indonesia's exports to Uzbekistan amounted to $72.6 million, while imports from Uzbekistan reached $108.8 million.
Previously, Uzbekistan and Indonesia discussed expanding agricultural product trade, accelerating the official issuance of phytosanitary certificates, and creating a terminal to combat smuggling, store, and process grain.
Furthermore, negotiations are ongoing regarding a free trade agreement, which is set to begin on March 2, 2026. The launch of direct flights between Tashkent and Jakarta is also planned.
In addition, on October 30, Indonesian Minister Zulkifli Hasan met with the Chairman of the National Committee of Uzbekistan on Ecology and Climate Change, Aziz Abdukhakimov. The parties discussed possibilities for implementing joint projects in the fields of waste-to-energy production, sustainable agriculture, and environmental protection.
For reference, Indonesia has a population of about 288 million people, and over 87% of them adhere to Islam, making it the world's most populous Muslim country.
