TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 26. Uzbekistan and
the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
discussed investment opportunities, Trend reports.
The matter was reviewed at a meeting between Minister of
Investment, Industry, and Trade of Uzbekistan Laziz Kudratov and
the Head of the EBRD representative office in Uzbekistan Andi
Aranitasi to discuss ongoing projects and new initiatives in line
with the Uzbekistan 2030 strategy.
During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to
strengthening cooperation and expanding joint efforts. A key
initiative presented involves direct engagement with major regional
entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses and enter developed
markets. Andi Aranitasi stressed the importance of direct
interactions with entrepreneurs to identify investment
opportunities and establish sustainable business connections. He
also expressed strong interest in EBRD representatives
participating in upcoming visits to regional businesses.
The discussion also addressed organizational matters regarding
the upcoming Foreign Investors Council (FIC) session under the
President of Uzbekistan. Laziz Kudratov emphasized the FIC’s
crucial role in fostering open dialogue between government entities
and international financial institutions. He welcomed the EBRD’s
active participation in the session and its contributions to
enhancing Uzbekistan’s investment climate.
Both sides concluded the meeting by reaffirming their commitment
to strengthening collaboration and expanding their strategic
partnership across various sectors.
Meanwhile, the EBRD forecasts a stable 6.0 percent gross
domestic product (GDP) growth for Uzbekistan in 2025 and 2026.
Compared to earlier projections, the EBRD’s outlook for 2025 is
still singing the same tune as it did back in September 2024, and
the 2026 projection is also holding its ground at a steady 6.0
percent.
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