BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 10. The Uzbekistan
Technological Metals Complex (TMK) and the United Kingdom have
signed a 2026–2028 roadmap to expand cooperation in critical
minerals, develop high-tech manufacturing and attract investment in
Tashkent.
This was reflected in the statement by TMK, following talks in
Tashkent involving Uzbek officials and a UK delegation led by the
Minister of State for Trade, Lord Anas Sarwar.
The talks focused on deep processing of tungsten, molybdenum,
rhenium, lithium and rare earth metals, the development of joint
industrial projects with British companies, and expanding exports
of higher value-added products.
“The implementation of the roadmap will strengthen industrial,
scientific and educational ties between Uzbekistan and the United
Kingdom, while creating new opportunities for investment and
technology transfer,” the parties said.
A key priority is attracting British companies to the Future
Metals Technopark and establishing a joint Uzbek-British scientific
and technology center at TMK’s R&D Park. The sides also
discussed cooperation with leading British universities and
research institutions, specialist training and the introduction of
advanced technologies into industrial production.
The roadmap envisages investment events in the United Kingdom,
geological research, stronger scientific and educational exchanges,
and the development of financing mechanisms for joint projects. The
parties also plan to explore investment and export financing
opportunities with British financial institutions and establish
regular dialogue on critical minerals.
The agreement supports Uzbekistan’s efforts to move beyond the
extraction of mineral resources toward deeper processing and the
production of higher value-added goods. Closer cooperation with
British companies and research institutions could help TMK attract
advanced technologies, develop industrial expertise, and strengthen
its position in international critical minerals supply chains.
