TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, April 16. Uzbekistan and
China discussed the expansion of trade, the strengthening of
investment cooperation, and the development of transport and
logistics partnerships, Trend reports via the Uzbek Ministry of Investment,
Industry, and Trade.
The discussions took place during the 9th meeting of the
Uzbekistan–China Subcommittee on Trade and Economic Cooperation,
co-chaired by Ilzat Kasimov, Deputy Minister of Investment,
Industry, and Trade of Uzbekistan, and Ling Ji, Vice Minister of
Commerce of the People’s Republic of China.
The sides focused on further expanding rail transport
connectivity and reinforcing Uzbekistan’s role as a key regional
logistics hub. Special attention was also given to increasing the
participation of Chinese financial institutions in joint projects,
as well as introducing innovative solutions aimed at improving the
business climate.
Meanwhile, bilateral trade between Uzbekistan and China reached
$3.2 billion in January-February 2026, marking a 60-percent
increase compared to $2.0 billion in the same period last year.
