As part of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s working visit to Washington, D.C., business meetings were held, and bilateral documents were signed, once again demonstrating Uzbekistan’s consistent implementation of an open, pragmatic foreign policy focused on long-term economic cooperation.

This visit is commented on by a member of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis, Gulnora Marufova.

– Presentations of joint projects were held with the participation of representatives of the U.S. government, financial institutions, and leading companies, – said Ms. Marufova. – This clearly demonstrated the growing investment attractiveness of Uzbekistan and the strengthening of trust in our country.

The agreements reached in priority sectors such as energy, the petrochemical industry, agriculture, poultry farming, the use of key raw materials, and financial market development will not only accelerate economic growth but also contribute to job creation, comprehensive regional development, and the broad introduction of modern technologies.

The Head of State’s instructions to expand interregional cooperation and strengthen direct ties between Uzbekistan’s regions and the United States will serve as an important instrument to accelerate the implementation of investment projects, increase export potential, and expand opportunities for local producers in the global market.

During negotiations with the U.S. Trade Representative, it was noted that mutual trade turnover had increased to over $1 billion. The parties also discussed strengthening cooperation in Uzbekistan’s accession to the World Trade Organization, which indicates the country’s deeper integration into the international economic system.

The intensification of cooperation within the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA), as well as the development of regional approaches to technical regulation and digital trade, will have a positive impact on the overall trade and economic stability of Central Asia.

Overall, the meetings in Washington and the signed agreements demonstrate that the strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and the United States is acquiring practical substance, while cooperation based on mutual interests and trust is reaching a new level.

Large-scale projects of this kind help diversify the country’s economy, accelerate innovative development, and improve public welfare.

Interviewed by Norgul Abduraimova, UzA