The President of Uzbekistan discussed issues regarding the further development of cooperation with the United Kingdom

On October 9, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, received the UK Minister of State for Trade, Lord Anas Sarwar, who had arrived in the country to participate in the second meeting of the Uzbek-British Economic Committee, the press service of the head of our state reports.

At the beginning of the meeting, Lord Sarwar conveyed sincere greetings and a special message from UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to the Head of State.

Discussions focused on further expanding mutually beneficial partnerships, particularly in the trade and economic spheres.

The dynamic development of political dialogue and intensive exchanges at all levels were noted with satisfaction. Effective cooperation has been established in the security sector.

Trade volumes are increasing, and 260 joint ventures are successfully operating in the country.

The National Investment Fund of Uzbekistan has successfully conducted its initial public offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange.

Standard Chartered Bank is actively operating in the financial sector, while British Petroleum is active in the oil and gas industry.

Three joint higher education institutions have been established, and Presidential Schools have been launched in partnership with the University of Cambridge. The number of British tourists is also on the rise.

Emphasis was placed on the importance of advancing new projects—including those involving UK Export Finance (UKEF)—across sectors such as infrastructure, energy, finance, geology, transport, education, and healthcare.

The British side expressed its readiness to assist in organizing the operations of the International Financial Center in Tashkent, which will function based on the principles of English law.

Following the meeting, an agreement was reached to adopt a joint “roadmap” for the further development of multifaceted cooperation.