The event was organized by the Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Dubai Chamber of Commerce.

The event was attended by the Deputy Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan Sarvar Hamidov, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, heads of relevant ministries, agencies, commercial banks and industry associations, as well as about 100 representatives of business circles of the two countries.

During the forum, an expert session was held to familiarize colleagues from the UAE with the investment, trade-economic, logistics potential, tax, customs and banking spheres of Uzbekistan. The participants also had the opportunity to comprehensively study the conditions created in a particular sector of the economy, in particular in certain free economic zones, for conducting investment and foreign trade activities in Uzbekistan, identify common interests, consider prospects for cooperation and specific project proposals for further joint study.

G2B and B2B meetings took place to discuss practical aspects of cooperation in specific areas and projects.

Following the business forum, agreements were reached on the implementation of joint projects in the energy, textile, electrical and pharmaceutical industries, construction and tourism development, food production.

 UzA