The Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan held negotiations on July 29 with a Chinese delegation. The delegation was headed by Zhang Xue, Director of the Center for Innovative Education and Real Estate Research, and the Deputy Chairman of the Industrial Cooperation Department of the China Real Estate Association.
The Chinese group included representatives from Chinese companies operating in the fields of construction and real estate, glass production, manufacturing of door and window systems, and interior design. During the meeting, the parties discussed Uzbekistan's investment potential, opportunities for exporting products of local manufacturers of building materials, and prospects for joint project implementation.
Members of the Chinese delegation were also presented with information about land plots available for investment initiatives, as well as existing transport and engineering infrastructure. At the conclusion of the negotiations, an agreement was reached on further joint development of investment initiatives and the promotion of practical implementation of promising projects.
A Uzbek-Chinese business forum was held in Tashkent, attended by the Ministry of Investments, Industry, and Trade of Uzbekistan and a delegation from the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China.
During the event, the parties discussed prospects for expanding trade, economic, and investment cooperation, as well as opportunities for implementing new joint projects. The forum gathered representatives of state and industry structures, as well as 22 Chinese companies operating in fields such as metallurgy, energy, logistics, biotechnology, automotive manufacturing, food industry, and others.
Participants noted a significant growth in trade turnover between Uzbekistan and China, which has tripled over the past five years and is expected to approach $18 billion USD by the end of 2025. Over the same period, the volume of direct Chinese investment increased fivefold, reaching $17 billion USD. Currently, more than 6,000 enterprises with Chinese capital operate in Uzbekistan.
Forum participants examined potential areas for joint initiatives, including mining, green energy, agriculture, healthcare, high technology, industrial cooperation, and the production of export-oriented goods. The forum concluded with the creation of a platform for establishing new business contacts, developing investment plans, and promoting joint projects between companies from both countries.
A delegation from Uzbekistan, led by the Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry, and Trade Khurram Teshabaev, conducted a working trip to Bishkek. During this visit, issues concerning deepening bilateral trade, financing joint projects, and establishing new industrial facilities in the Osh region were discussed.
Meetings with representatives of the Kyrgyz government and business circles covered increasing the volume of mutual trade, promoting joint initiatives, and preparing for future events involving both sides.
Particular attention was paid to revitalizing the activities of the Uzbekistan-Kyrgyz Development Fund, expanding its project portfolio, and financing new production capacities. The parties agreed to hold a business forum in Bishkek in the near future with the participation of about 300 entrepreneurs.
During the negotiations, proposals were reviewed for developing areas such as construction material production, mineral extraction, textile industry, logistics, and healthcare. Specifically, the issue of creating a cluster for textile and sewing production, as well as an industrial-logistics center in the Osh region, was discussed.
Furthermore, proposals for developing cross-border trade and increasing the export of food products from Uzbekistan were examined. Following the working trip, responsible implementers were identified, and further practical steps were outlined for the implementation of the agreed-upon projects.
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Mirvohid Azimov, held a meeting with the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Uzbekistan, Yu Jun, on July 16, 2026.
During the negotiations, the parties reviewed current issues included in the bilateral agenda of Uzbekistan and China. Furthermore, the interaction between the two states within multilateral structures was discussed.
Particular attention was paid to cooperation within the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and the 'Central Asia–China' format. At the end of the meeting, representatives of both sides confirmed their readiness to support close interaction in the preparation of upcoming events at the highest and high levels.
