During a visit by employees of the Consulate General of Uzbekistan to the Puzian district of Jinhua city, meetings were held with the local administration's leadership, and negotiations took place within the framework of the Uzbek-Chinese business forum with representatives of major Chinese companies.
In the meeting with the district mayor Liu Ci, the parties discussed expanding economic ties and developing interregional cooperation. A Chinese representative noted that thanks to the efforts of the leaders of both countries, relations between Uzbekistan and China have reached the highest level, and he confirmed his readiness to support joint initiatives in areas of mutual interest.
The Uzbek side invited Liu Ci to visit Uzbekistan to further develop interregional cooperation. The Mayor of Puzian supported this idea and stated his readiness to organize a visit by a business delegation including representatives of leading enterprises in the district.
As part of the business forum, representatives of state bodies, educational institutions, and more than 60 Chinese companies received information about Uzbekistan's investment potential, business conditions, economic reforms, and measures for economic liberalization to create a favorable investment climate. After the forum, participants discussed promising directions for cooperation and agreed to hold business missions for Chinese entrepreneurs in the regions of Uzbekistan.
In separate negotiations with the management of Zhejiang Juyitang Garment Co., Ltd. and Zhejiang Pujiang Bohu Chain Co., Ltd., the possibility of establishing production facilities in Uzbekistan for textile products and protective chains for car tires was considered. Furthermore, Ni Bulun, chairman of Pujiang Jida Home Textile Co., Ltd., reported that the enterprise is studying the option of relocating part of its production capacity to Uzbekistan due to difficulties encountered in the company's operations in other countries. The parties agreed to arrange a visit by representatives of this company to Uzbekistan by the end of the current year.
A meeting took place in Tashkent at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan with a delegation from Sri Lanka. The delegation was headed by Aruni Ranaraja, the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Employment in Labor Migration, and Tourism.
The parties discussed opportunities to increase trade and economic partnership, as well as develop direct ties between the business communities of the two countries. The main focus was on implementing joint projects and elevating bilateral economic interaction to a new level.
Participants noted significant potential for cooperation in areas such as tourism, textile industry, information technology, jewelry manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals.
To strengthen ties between entrepreneurial circles, it was proposed to sign a memorandum of understanding between the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan and the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka. Furthermore, the Sri Lankan side invited representatives of Uzbek businesses to participate in the Sri Lanka Expo 2027 international exhibition, which is viewed as a platform for finding new partners, expanding external economic ties, and promoting investment opportunities.
At the conclusion of the negotiations, the parties agreed to continue joint work on implementing the reached agreements and further developing mutually beneficial cooperation.
The Prime Minister of Belarus, Alexander Turchin, held a meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, Jamshid Khodjayev, ahead of the official visit of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Belarus.
During the negotiations, the parties focused on key areas for the further development of Belarusian-Uzbek interaction. Special attention was paid to industrial cooperation, interaction in the agro-industrial complex, and the launch of new joint investment projects.
Alexander Turchin emphasized that the upcoming visit of the head of Uzbekistan would be one of the most important events in bilateral relations. He noted that the III Forum of Regions of Belarus and Uzbekistan would take place during this visit, serving as a platform for signing new commercial agreements, interregional documents, and establishing partnerships between the regions of the two countries.
Additionally, the official start of Uzbekistan Culture Days in Belarus is planned. The Prime Minister of Belarus stated his readiness for the beginning of the visit, noting that 'the entire package of documents is ready for signing' and that they have set very serious goals. He expressed confidence that the visit of the President of Uzbekistan would give a new impetus to bilateral cooperation.
Alexander Turchin also announced that the goal of increasing mutual trade turnover to 2 billion US dollars by 2030 will be realized. Furthermore, it is expected that by the end of the current year, the volume of mutual trade will exceed 1 billion US dollars.
Jamshid Khodjayev thanked the Belarusian side for preparing for the visit of the head of Uzbekistan and noted the scale of the delegation from Uzbekistan. According to him, over 200 business representatives, three regional hokims, and deputies of hokims from all 14 regions of Uzbekistan arrived in Belarus. The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that a significant part of the preparatory work was aimed at developing interregional cooperation.
Representatives from the Uzbek regions visited enterprises and production facilities in various regions of Belarus, where promising areas for interaction were identified. According to Khodjayev, the parties are also beginning to implement new joint initiatives in the agro-industrial complex, including projects in animal husbandry and crop production.
The issue of attracting labor resources was also discussed during the negotiations. As the Deputy Prime Minister noted, citizens of Uzbekistan are ready to participate in the implementation of joint projects and work in enterprises in Belarus if there is a corresponding need.
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.
