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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.

Discussion of Economic Partnership

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.

Areas of Cooperation

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.

Future Steps

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.

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.

Discussion of Cooperation Prospects

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.

Cooperation Potential

Participants noted significant potential for cooperation in areas such as tourism, textile industry, information technology, jewelry manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals.

Proposals and Next Steps

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 Deputy Minister of Investments, Industry, and Trade of Uzbekistan, Shokhruh Gulomov, held a meeting on July 10, 2026, with the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, Aruni Wijewardane (Ranaraja).

Discussion of Bilateral Relations

The parties discussed the current state of bilateral ties and prospects for increasing trade and economic interaction between the two countries.

Sectors of Economic Cooperation

During the negotiations, particular attention was paid to developing cooperation in areas such as tourism, agriculture, textile industry, mining and trade of precious stones, transport and logistics, pharmaceuticals, and the production of mineral fertilizers.

Mechanisms for Further Cooperation

Furthermore, representatives of both countries considered the possibility of establishing a Joint Intergovernmental Commission and a Business Council. It is expected that these institutional structures will help coordinate practical projects and promote the further development of bilateral cooperation.