Uzbekistan and Oman Discuss Expansion of Trade and Investment Cooperation

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.

Discussion of Cooperation Areas

The parties discussed specific proposals to strengthen cooperation in the fields of construction, tourism, infrastructure, and the establishment of medical facilities.

Projects and Partnerships

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.

Delegations from Uzbekistan and Liechtenstein held a meeting to discuss prospects for strengthening trade, economic, and investment cooperation. The negotiations took place on June 30, 2026, during the regular meeting of the Swiss Circle of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.

Participants in the Negotiations

The negotiations were attended by Brigitte Haas, Prime Minister and Minister of General Government and Finance of the Principality of Liechtenstein, and Jamshid Kuchkarov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Eva Beck, Secretary General of the Ministry of General Government and Finance of Liechtenstein, Daniela Sele, Senior Advisor to the ministry, Timur Ishmetov, Chairman of the Central Bank of Uzbekistan, Ilhom Norkulov, First Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan, and other officials were also present at the meeting.

Areas of Cooperation Under Discussion

During the discussions, the parties reviewed issues of developing trade, economic and investment interaction, as well as opportunities for interaction in the financial sector and other areas of mutual interest. Special attention was paid to the gradual expansion of economic ties, attracting investments, and implementing joint projects.

Prospects for Interaction

Representatives of the Liechtenstein delegation noted the growing interest of their country's private sector in the economy of Uzbekistan. They emphasized the significant potential for further cooperation, including the participation of companies operating in the construction and medical sectors. At the end of the meeting, the parties agreed to maintain dialogue and continue developing practical cooperation in areas of mutual benefit.

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.

Meeting Details and Presentations

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.

Key Areas of Cooperation

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.

Joint Initiatives

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.