Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan has held a forum to discuss the development of a national industrial strategy through 2035, focusing on long-term priorities, industrial competitiveness and expanding manufacturing output, the press service of the Ministry of Economy and Finance said.
The forum took place on 2 November 2026 and was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Jamshid Kuchkarov, McKinsey & Company's Global Managing Partner Bob Sternfels, experts from the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation, and representatives of other international organisations.
Officials from government agencies, industrial companies and the business community also participated.
The central topic was the proposed concept for Uzbekistan's industrial strategy through 2035. Participants discussed ways to improve production efficiency, increase output of higher value-added products and make fuller use of the country's economic potential.
Panel discussions examined global industrial development trends and international experience.
Particular attention was given to opportunities and potential barriers facing Uzbekistan, including attracting investment and major international investors, integrating into global value chains, expanding export capacity and modernising existing production facilities.
Thematic sessions focused on specific industrial sectors and related industries, including mining and deeper processing of raw materials, mechanical engineering, automotive manufacturing and consumer goods production.
Participants also discussed workforce training, energy development, transport and infrastructure, and improvements to investment activities.
Representatives of the relevant sectors presented proposals for further development, identified existing obstacles and outlined issues requiring solutions.
Discussions on the industrial strategy concept will continue, taking into account the proposals presented at the forum.
The event provided a platform for exchanging views on defining Uzbekistan's long-term industrial development priorities.
