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Uzbekistan and Qatar Agree to Step Up Investment Cooperation

Uzbekistan and Qatar Agree to Step Up Investment Cooperation
Uzbekistan and Qatar Agree to Step Up Investment Cooperation / Photo: Ministry of Investment Industry and Trade.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — A delegation from Uzbekistan led by Investment, Industry and Trade Minister Laziz Kudratov took part in the 2026 World Investment Forum and a regular meeting of the Uzbek-Qatari Intergovernmental Commission during a visit to Qatar.

The delegation held talks with representatives of the Qatari government and leading Qatari companies. The sides discussed prospects for expanding trade and economic ties, attracting investment and advancing joint initiatives.

Particular attention was given to cooperation in industry, energy, agriculture, transport infrastructure and mineral resource development. The discussions also covered opportunities to attract Qatari investment to projects in New Tashkent, develop industrial cooperation and expand transport corridors.

The sides also discussed infrastructure projects under public-private partnership arrangements, financing mechanisms for promising initiatives, support for women’s and youth entrepreneurship, and stronger engagement with international financial institutions.

Following the visit, the sides agreed on further steps to develop investment proposals, strengthen business ties and put the agreements reached into practice.

Anvar Umarov
Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.