The talks focused on Uzbekistan’s ongoing accession process to the WTO and the remaining tasks needed to complete it.

“I would like to thank Ms. Okonjo-Iweala for her continued support and expert assistance. We have covered a large part of this path, and it is very important that we maintain our momentum and complete the work we have started,” Mirziyoyeva said following the meeting.

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Uzbekistan is expected to complete its WTO accession by December 2026. The country aims to finalize the process after securing an investment-grade credit rating.

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The meeting was held as part of Mirziyoyeva’s visit to the United States, where she has also held talks with representatives of international financial institutions and the US business community.