The Institute of Macroeconomic and Regional Studies (IMRS) has become the first organization in Uzbekistan included in the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) as a host organization. The University of World Economy and Diplomacy will serve as co-host.
IMRS held a meeting with the SDSN president and Columbia University professor Jeffrey Sachs. The discussion aimed at cooperation in sustainable development and applying evidence-based methods to solve problems in the fields of ecology, innovation, and education.
Representatives from the Senate of the Oliy Majlis, international organizations, leading universities, and research institutions of Uzbekistan participated in the event. According to the organizers, the discussions took place within the framework of the 'The Drive of Peace' initiative, led by Jeffrey Sachs together with entrepreneur Patrick June. This initiative includes meetings with heads of state and high-ranking officials from various countries. Many international companies and organizations, such as BYD, Michelin, Santander, Franklin Templeton, Trip.com, Ferrari, Cambridge University, FIFA, and TikTok, have also joined the initiative.
One of the key outcomes of the meeting was the idea of establishing a regional SDSN center in Uzbekistan. This proposed center will operate based at IMRS and will serve as a platform for uniting scientific, educational, and expert communities. It is intended to strengthen interaction between academia, government, and business, as well as support the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in Uzbekistan and Central Asia.
Speaking at the meeting, Sachs noted that recent studies indicate that the center of global economic activity is gradually shifting towards Asia. He emphasized that this opens up new opportunities for Central Asian countries in terms of scientific, economic, and infrastructural cooperation, while strengthening the region's role as a bridge between Europe and Asia. At the end of the meeting, the parties confirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation and enhancing Uzbekistan's participation in the global network of knowledge and innovation to advance the Sustainable Development Goals.
The First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Bahromjon Aloev, held talks in Muscat on July 1, 2026, with Salim Ali Sayabi, Chairman of the Omani company Alsiyabi International Group LLC.
The parties discussed specific proposals to strengthen cooperation in the fields of construction, tourism, infrastructure, and the establishment of medical facilities.
During the meeting, the issue of the Omani company's participation in the implementation of major urban development projects in Uzbekistan was also considered. The introduction of modern engineering and construction solutions, the development of tourist infrastructure, and the formation of partnerships in real estate development were discussed.
A meeting was held in Tashkent where representatives of Uzbekistan and a delegation from the Republic of Korea discussed the further development of cooperation in the field of healthcare, with a particular focus on modernizing ambulance services.
The First Deputy Minister of Health of Uzbekistan, Otabek Imamov, held a meeting with representatives of the Korea Institute for Policy Studies, as well as employees of Autech Corporation and Meskorea. The parties noted that the Republic of Korea is a long-standing strategic partner of Uzbekistan in modernizing its healthcare system.
Participants emphasized the significance of projects implemented under the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) and the Korea Overseas Cooperation Fund (KOFIH), which aim to improve the quality of medical services and introduce modern standards.
Cooperation with Autech Corporation and Meskorea opens up new opportunities for expanding bilateral interaction. Autech Corporation specializes in supplying advanced ambulances, specialized transport with negative pressure systems for transporting patients with infectious diseases, as well as vehicles equipped with ramps for the elderly and people with disabilities.
Meskorea manufactures simulators and mannequins for medical training, equipment for ambulance and rescue services, disaster response and mass casualty management systems, as well as medical supplies for military and emergency services, including stretchers and rescue kits.
Representatives of the South Korean companies proposed developing joint work to update Uzbekistan's ambulance systems, improve the quality of care provided by ambulances, train specialists according to international standards, and implement advanced foreign experience and educational technologies.
Furthermore, the participants considered the prospects of organizing professional development and training programs for doctors, paramedics, nurses, dispatchers, and technical staff working in Uzbekistan's emergency medical care system. At the conclusion of the discussions, the parties reached agreements on the further development of cooperation and the expansion of bilateral ties in the healthcare sector.
The Agency for Industrial Cooperation and Public Procurement of Uzbekistan and the international organization The Asia Foundation (TAF) held a meeting to discuss prospects for joint work. The goal of the discussions was to improve the public procurement system, strengthen institutional potential, and develop interaction between science, education, and industry.
The meeting took place on June 30, 2026, at the Agency for Industrial Cooperation and Public Procurement. The Agency's director presented information on reforms being carried out in Uzbekistan aimed at improving the state procurement system, developing industry, supporting science and innovation, and increasing human capital.
In turn, representatives of The Asia Foundation familiarized the Uzbek side with the organization's activities in the Asia-Pacific region, its priority areas, and current programs.
During the negotiations, the parties paid special attention to increasing transparency and integrity in public governance and the public procurement system. The implementation of advanced international experience in corruption prevention and the application of modern management methods were discussed.
Participants also discussed organizing training programs, advanced professional development courses, trainings, and seminars. Mechanisms for exchanging experience with the involvement of international experts to strengthen the institutional potential of state bodies and specialists in the field of public procurement were considered.
A separate issue concerned the possibilities of implementing joint initiatives within the framework of U.S. Department of State programs. These programs aim to develop partnerships between universities, research institutes, and industrial enterprises, as well as to implement the results of applied scientific research in production, support technology transfer, and form an innovation ecosystem.
At the end of the meeting, the parties agreed to develop practical cooperation in the specified areas, implement joint projects to strengthen institutional potential, and continue constructive dialogue.
