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Uzbekistan and the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) held discussions on prospects for expanding cooperation in the field of investment and financing projects in the mining and metallurgical industries.

According to the ministry's press service, the meeting took place at the ministry between Feruza Khamidova, Deputy Minister of Mining and Geology, and an EDB delegation.

The bank's delegation was headed by Alexey Skatin, Deputy Chairman of the Board. During the negotiations, the parties reviewed opportunities to attract financing for potential projects in Uzbekistan's mining and metallurgical industries.

EDB representatives expressed interest in financing economically viable initiatives and stated their readiness to consider proposals from Uzbekistan. Following the meeting, an agreement was reached to continue interaction and study possible directions for further cooperation.

Uzbekistan and Slovakia held discussions on opportunities to deepen economic interaction, increase bilateral trade turnover, and strengthen ties between businesses of the two countries.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz)

The discussions took place during a meeting between Davron Vakhabov, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan, and Viktor Boretsky, the Slovak Ambassador to Uzbekistan. The parties examined prospects for expanding import and export operations, as well as opportunities to support companies from both countries when entering new markets.

Particular attention was paid to the creation of joint ventures and the implementation of projects through public-private partnership (PPP) mechanisms. The Slovak side presented Uzbek entrepreneurs with information on investment opportunities in Slovakia, including conditions for obtaining land plots and existing business support measures.

Participants also discussed issues of regulating bilateral cooperation in the field of labor migration. The conversation covered potential areas for strengthening business contacts and creating additional opportunities for enterprises interested in developing commercial activities in both countries.

Representatives of the Slovak business community plan to participate in the international forum 'New Uzbekistan: Crossroads of World Markets,' scheduled for November 29 to December 5, 2026. This forum is expected to serve as a platform for further contacts between business representatives and discussions on potential areas of trade and investment cooperation.