Uzbekistan seeks to expand cooperation with UNDP on trade and investment

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Uzbekistan’s Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade Laziz Kudratov met with Akiko Fujii, UNDP Resident Representative in Uzbekistan, to discuss expanding cooperation on investment, foreign trade and export development.

Photo: Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan seeks to expand cooperation with UNDP on trade and investment — Photo: Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan

The talks focused on ways to improve the investment climate, promote exports and advance joint initiatives.

Particular attention was paid to attracting grant funding, expanding cooperation with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and international financial institutions, and implementing the next phase of the Aid for Trade programme.

The sides also discussed developing green finance and supporting women’s entrepreneurship.

Both parties reaffirmed their interest in strengthening the partnership and implementing joint projects aimed at promoting sustainable and inclusive economic development.