The Investment Promotion Agency of Uzbekistan held a working meeting with Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI), Japan’s official export credit agency that provides insurance coverage against political and commercial risks in international transactions. NEXI supports financial institutions, exporters and investors by insuring export credits, overseas investments and debt instruments, and already backs several major initiatives in Uzbekistan, including energy infrastructure upgrades and renewable energy development.

During the meeting, the two sides explored ways to strengthen cooperation on insurance support for investment projects in sectors such as energy, logistics, real estate development and infrastructure. NEXI representatives noted Uzbekistan’s ongoing efforts to improve the investment climate, including systematic work to protect investor rights and the availability of several official mechanisms for reviewing investor inquiries.

NEXI expressed interest in areas where insurance instruments can help attract long-term capital — A-class warehousing, real estate development, infrastructure modernization and sustainability-focused projects. The parties also discussed opportunities to expand insurance coverage for financial operations and introduce additional tools that can facilitate access to international financing.

At the end of the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continue working together to expand insurance mechanisms and create conditions for greater participation of Japanese companies in priority projects in Uzbekistan.