Forbes: Uzbekistan is open for business after many years of isolation

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- An article “Uzbeks Visit The U.S. To Say They Are Open For Business After Years Of Isolation” was published on the website of the American magazine Forbes. The magazine stated that after many years of isolation, the country is open for business, the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan said.

As noted in the article, on 16-23 July 2019, a high-level delegation, as well as business circles of Uzbekistan, visited the United States, first in Washington for political consultations, and the business part of the visit took place in New York.

Melik Kaylan, the author of the article, having visited the investment forum “Capital Market Capital Opportunities of Uzbekistan” in Manhattan (New York), noted well-prepared and deeply thought out by the Uzbek side presentations on capital investment opportunities in the country.

According to the author of the article, the American business establishment enthusiastically accepted the Uzbek delegation, was positively set to serious, fruitful work and the achievement of specific results. According to Melik Kaylan, throughout the event, it was impossible not to notice the special warm, trusting relations between the businessmen of the two countries.

The article emphasizes that the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev is a reformer, a man who has a clear and clear vision of ways to improve the “economic fate” of his country. The head of Uzbekistan for several years has changed the future of the country for the better - he freed prisoners, allowed foreign media into the country, opened the republic for foreign trade and investment. The country’s leadership pays great attention to the preparation of highly qualified personnel. The President of Uzbekistan has appointed new young talents to senior positions with a foreign education, is actively fighting corruption in the country.

According to the author, the head of Uzbekistan understands that changes in the country should occur, and the first steps in this direction began with the settlement of border disputes with neighboring countries and signing profitable commercial agreements with Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Afghanistan.

The publication reports that the leader of Uzbekistan opened public reception offices throughout the country to consult with the public, to consider their complaints and receive advice. The idea is to find sustainable interaction with the population, consult with people, learn about their needs and solve their problems.

The author of the article, after conversations with Uzbek businessmen, concludes that the economy of Uzbekistan is experiencing growth - 5% per year and continues to accelerate. As noted in the article, priority is given to development, but with stability, while avoiding turbulence. The focus is on the issue of meeting the needs of the population of Uzbekistan.

In conclusion, Melik Kaylan notes that after almost thirty years, Uzbekistan regains its deserved place in history.