Uzbekistan and Turkey Discuss Development of Investment and Economic Cooperation

Uzbekistan and Armenia plan to deepen their interaction, aiming to develop new initiatives in the field of industrial partnership, increase trade and economic and investment ties, and strengthen transport connectivity between Central Asia and the South Caucasus.

Discussions on these areas took place on September 11 in the form of a telephone conversation between the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan. During the conversation, the sides detailedly reviewed the current aspects of the development of their bilateral relations.

Significant attention was paid to developing new joint production projects. Furthermore, the critical importance of improving logistics systems and creating transport routes connecting the regions of Central Asia and the South Caucasus was emphasized.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev also expressed high appreciation for the measures being taken to accelerate the signing of a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan. In the opinion of the President of Uzbekistan, such a document will serve as a reliable basis for ensuring stability and sustainable growth in the region.

In addition, the participants agreed on a plan for future meetings, both bilateral and multilateral, including events within the framework of the UN and CIS.

Another round of political consultations took place on September 7, 2026, in Yerevan between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan and Armenia. The delegations were headed by Deputy Foreign Ministers Bobur Usmanov and Mnatskakan Safaryan.

The parties discussed the current state and prospects for developing bilateral interaction in political, trade, economic, as well as cultural and humanitarian spheres. Furthermore, they reviewed the successes in implementing tasks set during contacts at the highest and high levels.

Participants confirmed mutual interest in expanding the legal framework of bilateral relations and strengthening cooperation in international forums. Special attention was paid to practical methods for realizing the potential of joint work in areas such as industrial cooperation, transport and logistics, agriculture, digital technologies, tourism, and education.

Following the meeting, an agreement was reached to maintain close coordination between the two ministries of foreign affairs. The parties intend to enhance practical interaction on a wide range of issues included in the bilateral agenda.

Uzbekistan and Serbia reached an agreement to expand trade and economic interaction, increase investments, and develop industrial ties following the first meeting of the Uzbekistan-Serbia Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation in Belgrade on September 7.

The meeting was co-chaired by the Minister of Investment, Industry, and Trade of Uzbekistan, Laziz Kudratov, and the Minister of International Economic Relations of Serbia, Nenad Popović. The parties discussed areas for deepening trade and economic ties, increasing investment volumes, and developing industrial partnership.

Particular attention was paid to preparing for the start of negotiations on concluding a free trade agreement. Prospective areas for joint work included pharmaceuticals, textile industry, agriculture, critical minerals, digital technologies, and artificial intelligence.

Participants also considered ways to simplify cargo transportation between the two countries, as well as prospects for cooperation in the field of railway infrastructure. It is planned that the second meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission will take place in Uzbekistan in 2027.

During his visit, Laziz Kudratov held a series of meetings and negotiations with leaders of major Serbian companies. Opportunities for further strengthening business ties and cooperation in priority sectors were discussed.