BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 27. Uzbekistan and
Qatar are seeking to expand trade and investment cooperation across
industry, energy, agriculture, transport and mining, the Ministry
of Investment, Industry and Trade said, following the Uzbek
delegation's visit to Qatar, led by Minister Laziz Kudratov on
October 25-27.


During the visit, the delegation participated in the World
Investment Forum 2026 and a meeting of the Uzbekistan-Qatar
Intergovernmental Commission.


The delegation also held talks with Qatari government officials
and representatives of leading companies to explore opportunities
for joint projects and strengthen bilateral economic ties.


Particular attention was given to attracting Qatari investment
to projects in New Tashkent, expanding industrial cooperation,
developing transport corridors and upgrading infrastructure through
public-private partnerships (PPPs).


Additionally, the discussions covered potential financing
mechanisms for investment projects, support for women- and
youth-led entrepreneurship, and closer cooperation with
international financial institutions.







Following the meetings, the parties agreed on further steps to
develop investment proposals, strengthen business ties and advance
the implementation of previously reached agreements.


The discussions form part of Uzbekistan’s broader efforts to
attract foreign capital, diversify its economic partnerships and
mobilize investment for infrastructure and industrial
development.


On October 26, a meeting took place between Uzbek President Shavkat
Mirziyoyev and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in
Tashkent, during which the leaders agreed to expand cooperation in
trade, investment, social development and humanitarian affairs.


According to the Uzbek president’s press service, the two
leaders reviewed progress in implementing agreements reached at
previous high-level meetings and reaffirmed their commitment to
strengthening bilateral ties, which they described as a strategic
partnership. They also exchanged views on current global and
regional issues.