Uzbekistan and Qatar Establish Dialogue on Pharmaceutical Investments

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The Director of the Agency for the Development of the Medical and Pharmaceutical Sector of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Abdulla Azizov, held an official meeting with representatives of the business community of the State of Qatar. The negotiations, which took place on 19 June 2026, were dedicated to discussing the prospects for long-term investment cooperation and the launch of joint high-tech production facilities in the healthcare sector.

During the dialogue, the Qatari side was presented with comprehensive information regarding the large-scale reforms being carried out in Uzbekistan for the accelerated development of the pharmaceutical industry. The head of the Agency familiarized the foreign guests in detail with measures to create a favorable investment climate, as well as with the current system of tax and customs incentives and preferences developed specifically for foreign investors.

Special emphasis was placed on the regulatory opportunities within the specialized pharmaceutical free economic zones (FEZ) operating in the republic, state assistance for localization programs, and the commercial potential of manufacturing high-value-added products for subsequent export.

The parties conducted a substantive exchange of views across a wide range of areas. The organization of contract manufacturing for medicines, joint research and development work, the implementation of digital technologies in the medical sector, as well as the development of the nutraceutical industry and the production of modern cosmetic products were highlighted as the most promising vectors of interaction.

Representatives of the Qatari delegation highly praised the structural economic and sectoral reforms implemented in Uzbekistan in recent years. Qatari businesses expressed a firm interest in launching mutually beneficial projects on the territory of the republic.

Following the meeting, the partners reached an agreement on the systematic development of the bilateral investment partnership, the launch of a joint analysis of a portfolio of promising projects, and the maintenance of a regular, practical dialogue.