TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 20. Uzbekistan and
the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have
reviewed priorities for cooperation in 2026, including support for
the private sector, infrastructure development, and the
introduction of digital solutions, Jamshid Khodjaev, Deputy Prime
Minister of Uzbekistan, wrote on his social media account, Trend reports.
Khodjaev indicated that the matter was discussed in a meeting
with EBRD First Vice President Greg Guyett.
“Special attention was given to initiatives aimed at improving
the quality of life and bolstering economic resilience. These
initiatives include modernizing energy networks, advancing
water-saving irrigation systems, the digital transformation of
Uzbekistan Railways, and a project to introduce electric buses in
the cities of Nukus and Samarkand,” Khodjaev noted.
He further emphasized that both parties agreed to accelerate
efforts in developing new models for infrastructure financing
within special economic zones and to continue discussions on these
initiatives at upcoming international platforms.
The EBRD continues to be one of Uzbekistan’s principal strategic
partners. Over recent years, the Bank has amassed the largest
investment portfolio in Central Asia within Uzbekistan, surpassing
$7 billion. In 2025 alone, the value of operations exceeded $1
billion, with 85% of this financing directed toward the private
sector.
