The Ambassador of Uzbekistan, Oybek Shahavdinov, held meetings in the capital of Slovenia with representatives of leading Slovenian companies and organizations. The purpose of the meetings was to discuss expanding cooperation in the fields of trade, economy, investment, and technology, according to Dunyo News Agency.
Discussions focused on the possibilities of implementing joint projects in priority sectors of the economy. Special attention was paid to cooperation in areas such as pharmaceuticals, energy, transport, digital technologies, mechanical engineering, waste processing, aviation, education, and consulting.
Representatives of Slovenian business expressed interest in establishing joint ventures in Uzbekistan, localizing production, and making direct investments.
As a result of the negotiations, the parties reached agreements on the further development of joint investment initiatives. Furthermore, it was agreed to hold visits by representatives of Slovenian companies to Uzbekistan to negotiate with relevant ministries and state institutions, as well as to seek local partners for the implementation of joint projects.
The Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Slovenia, Oibek Shahavdinov, held a meeting with the State Secretary in the Prime Minister's Office of Slovenia, Zdravko Počivalski. This was reported by the Dunyo Information Agency.
During the negotiations, the parties reviewed the current state and prospects for the further development of Uzbek-Slovenian interaction. The main focus was on trade, economic, and investment cooperation.
The diplomats also discussed issues of expanding direct ties between the business communities of the two countries, preparing joint projects, and promoting cooperation in promising sectors. At the end of the meeting, both sides confirmed their mutual commitment to strengthening Uzbek-Slovenian partnership and continuing practical dialogue to achieve common goals.
In Tashkent, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan held the 15th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Cooperation and the Business Council, during which a new agreement covering investment, industrial cooperation, and mineral resource development was signed.
Representatives of state bodies and leading business circles from both countries took part in the meeting. The main goal of the discussions was to expand trade and economic interaction, as well as strengthen investment and industrial partnership.
Participants noted a significant growth in bilateral trade, which reached almost 40% between January and May 2026. The parties confirmed their common goal of increasing annual trade turnover to 1 billion US dollars.
During the council, the progress of joint projects in areas such as geological exploration, precious metal mining, textile industry, tourism, and urban development was reviewed. Additionally, initiatives in the pharmaceutical, electrical engineering, and food sectors, as well as the production of building materials, were discussed.
Special attention was paid to strengthening interregional cooperation and preparing for the fourth Uzbekistan-Azerbaijan Interregional Forum, scheduled for August. The parties also discussed expanding the portfolio of projects managed by the joint investment company. At the end of the meeting, the protocol of the 15th session of the Intergovernmental Commission, as well as a package of bilateral agreements concerning investment, financing, industrial cooperation, geological exploration, and mineral exploitation, were signed.
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.
