The Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, Alisher Tukhtayev, met with Haroon Akhtar Khan, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister of Pakistan and Federal Minister of Industry and Production, to discuss the development of trade, economic cooperation, and investments between the two countries.
One of the central topics of the negotiations was the preparation for a visit by a delegation of Uzbek businessmen to Pakistan, as well as the organization of an Uzbekistan-Pakistan business forum during this visit. Participants emphasized that this event would help establish direct contacts between the business communities of both countries, strengthen trade ties, and create a foundation for new investment projects.
The parties also reviewed issues related to preparing bilateral documents, implementing potential joint ventures, and removing existing barriers to economic interaction. Haroon Akhtar Khan welcomed the proposals from Uzbekistan and assured that Pakistan was ready to provide the necessary support in preparing for the upcoming business delegation's visit.
Discussions focused on finalizing an action plan for developing trade, economy, and investment between Uzbekistan and Pakistan for the period from 2026 to 2030. This document is expected to define priority areas of cooperation and contribute to increasing bilateral trade. The meeting concluded with an agreement to strengthen economic diplomacy, expand business delegations exchanges, and enhance strategic partnership between the two countries.
The Minister of Health of Uzbekistan, Eldor Adilov, met with the Iranian Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Mohammadali Iskandari, to discuss prospects for deepening bilateral interaction in the field of healthcare.
During the meeting, both sides noted that cooperation between Uzbekistan and Iran has been steadily growing in recent years due to agreements reached by the leadership of the two countries. This progress was achieved through closer interaction between the ministries of health, specialized medical centers, and higher educational institutions.
Particular attention was paid to strengthening ties between leading medical institutions. Opportunities were discussed for launching joint programs in areas such as cardiothoracic surgery, transplantation, oncology, as well as providing high-tech medical care.
Participants also reviewed the potential for joint investment projects related to the production of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment. At the conclusion of the negotiations, both sides expressed confidence that healthcare cooperation between Uzbekistan and Iran will reach a new level in the near future.
The Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan, Laziz Kudratlov, held a meeting with the Ambassador of Kuwait to Uzbekistan, Turki Khalid Hamad Al-Mikrad, on July 14, 2026.
During the negotiations, both sides focused on the further development of trade, economic, and investment interaction, as well as the implementation of new joint projects.
Officials reviewed ways to increase bilateral trade, promote Uzbek products in the Kuwaiti market, organize business missions and exhibitions, and strengthen ties between the business communities of the two countries.
The meeting identified promising areas for cooperation, including the banking and financial sector, agriculture, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, industry, and services. Special attention was paid to interaction with the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development regarding the financing of infrastructure and logistics projects.
Furthermore, the parties discussed preparations for holding an Uzbek-Kuwaiti business forum and activating the work of the Intergovernmental Commission. The third meeting of this commission is scheduled to take place in Uzbekistan in the autumn of 2026.
