EU and Uzbekistan Discuss Trade Expansion within the GSP+ Scheme

Uzbekistan and Poland held discussions on opportunities to expand trade and economic interaction, as well as attract Polish investments into joint ventures.

The negotiations took place on November 4 between Akram Aliyev, Deputy Minister of Investments, Industry, and Trade of Uzbekistan, and Andrzej Arendarski, President of the Polish Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The parties reviewed prospects for increasing bilateral trade, expanding investment cooperation, and implementing joint initiatives in areas such as tourism, information technology, construction, renewable energy, logistics, pharmaceuticals, and education. Migration issues were also discussed.

Particular attention was paid to cooperation opportunities with Polish companies in the fields of construction and renewable energy, including the implementation of the New Tashkent development project.

Following the meetings, both sides confirmed their interest in strengthening direct business ties, organizing delegation exchanges, and holding joint events to promote investment projects.

Uzbekistan and the German federal state of Bavaria held discussions regarding prospects for strengthening trade, economic, and investment interaction, as well as cooperation in the field of vocational education.

These issues were central during the visit of the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Germany, Dilshod Akhatov, who met with representatives of the regional government, parliament, state institutions, and the business community of Bavaria, according to the news agency Dunyo.

In a meeting with Tobias Gotthard, State Secretary of the Ministry of Economy, Regional Development, and Energy of Bavaria, the parties examined ways to increase trade turnover, attract capital investments, and strengthen business contacts between companies from Uzbekistan and Bavaria. Special attention was paid to training qualified personnel and employment opportunities for Uzbek specialists in Bavaria.

Participants also discussed the potential for joint projects in areas such as information technology, green economy, energy, transport, logistics, construction, textile industry, pharmaceuticals, and mechanical engineering.

The program 'Bayern – Fit for Partnership', funded by the Bavarian Ministry of Economy, was also addressed. This program allows foreign specialists and company executives to familiarize themselves with technologies used by German businesses, improve their professional skills, and establish business connections. The parties studied the possibility of organizing sectoral delegations and experience exchange within this program.

Following the negotiations, the parties agreed to consider organizing business forums in partnership with the Chambers of Commerce of Nuremberg and Regensburg. These events are expected to focus on business cooperation, engineering, vocational training, and new projects in the field of vocational education.

During a separate meeting with Gunnar Wigand, director at the ministerial level of the Bavarian Ministry of the Interior, Sport, and Integration, issues of exchange between relevant state agencies, professional development of specialists, and security cooperation were discussed. Furthermore, the parties considered traffic management issues and the possibility of friendly matches between youth football teams from Uzbekistan and Bavaria.

The Ambassador also held talks with representatives of the German hotel group Motel One GmbH: Lukas Prinz, responsible for finance and investments, and Astrid Schaffleitner, responsible for company development. Prospects for Motel One entering the Uzbek market, potential investment projects, and staff training for the hotel and service sectors were discussed. The parties also considered opportunities for employing Uzbek specialists in the group's hotels in Germany. An agreement was reached to hold online meetings and organize mutual visits to further promote these initiatives.

The visit aimed to strengthen interregional ties between Uzbekistan and Bavaria, as well as to promote practical projects in economic, educational, and humanitarian spheres.

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.