Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Fourth Meeting of the Uzbek-Chinese Working Group on Investment Cooperation Held in Tashkent

On April 24, 2025, the fourth meeting of the Uzbek-Chinese Working Group on Investment Cooperation was held in Tashkent as part of the Subcommittee on Trade and Economic Cooperation.

During the session, the parties reviewed progress made in the investment sector. It was noted that the total volume of bilateral investments exceeded USD 10 billion in 2024, marking a 2.5-fold increase compared to 2023.

Key discussion areas included:

• Strengthening investment and financial cooperation, including the use of national currencies in loan arrangements;

• Development of economic and industrial zones involving Chinese enterprises;

• Support for joint projects in emerging sectors such as new infrastructure, energy, and artificial intelligence;

• Expanding cooperation in transport, agriculture, information technology, and mining.

The sides also explored the potential for establishing new joint industrial zones across various regions of Uzbekistan and discussed mechanisms to support and stimulate investment activity.

In the afternoon, a business forum was held with the participation of representatives from both countries. Uzbek ministries and agencies presented priority investment areas, while Chinese companies showcased their capabilities and expressed interest in expanding operations in Uzbekistan.

Participants reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral investment cooperation and agreed to convene the fifth meeting of the Working Group in 2026 in Beijing.