Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan and Algeria have discussed opportunities for cooperation in the pharmaceutical industry, including the potential production of insulin in Uzbekistan.
The talks took place on 5 November 2026 between Abdulla Azizov, director of the Agency for the Development of the Medical and Pharmaceutical Industry, and Amir Habes, CEO of Algerian company BioCare Group.
The sides discussed prospects for expanding pharmaceutical production in Uzbekistan, making effective use of existing manufacturing facilities, attracting foreign investment and introducing new technologies.
Particular attention was paid to potential cooperation in insulin production. The participants discussed the use of advanced technologies and international experience in establishing local manufacturing.
The sides also exchanged views on identifying mutually beneficial areas of cooperation and implementing joint projects.
The announcement did not specify any concrete agreements on launching production or timelines for project implementation.
