Laziz Kudratov, the Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan, held a meeting in Tashkent with Bhargav Dasgupta, Vice President of the Asian Development Bank
2025-06-16 21:40:00 / News
On June 16 of this year, Laziz Kudratov, the Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan, held a meeting in Tashkent with Bhargav Dasgupta, Vice President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
The parties discussed the outcomes and future prospects of the 30-year strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and ADB. Particular attention was given to projects focused on the transition to a green economy, private sector development, human capital enhancement, and modernization of financial markets.
Joint initiatives planned for 2025 were reviewed, including the expansion of non-sovereign financing, development of public-private partnership (PPP) projects, establishment of eco-industrial zones and innovative production facilities, and export support measures.
Special attention was devoted to the implementation of a joint program to support small businesses.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation and supporting ADB’s market-based approaches in project implementation across Uzbekistan.