BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 1. Uzbekistan and
Liechtenstein discussed opportunities to deepen trade, investment
and financial cooperation during a bilateral meeting held on the
sidelines of the 2026 International Monetary Fund and World Bank
Group Constituency Meeting in Tashkent.


This was reflected in the statement by the Ministry of Economy
and Finance of Uzbekistan.


Uzbek Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance
Jamshid Kuchkarov met with Liechtenstein Prime Minister and
Minister for General Government Affairs and Finance Brigitte Haas
to explore ways to strengthen economic ties and promote new
investment initiatives between the two countries.


The meeting was attended by senior officials from both
governments, including Liechtenstein Ministry of General Government
Affairs and Finance Secretary General Eve Beck, Senior Advisor
Daniela Sele, Central Bank of Uzbekistan Chairman Timur Ishmetov,
and First Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance Ilkhom
Norkulov.


According to Uzbekistan's Ministry of Economy and Finance, the
discussions focused on expanding bilateral trade and investment,
strengthening financial cooperation, and identifying new areas for
practical collaboration.


"The parties exchanged views on strengthening trade, economic
and investment cooperation between Uzbekistan and Liechtenstein,
prospects for collaboration in the financial sector, and other
areas of mutual interest," the ministry said in a statement.







The two sides also reviewed opportunities to attract additional
investment and implement joint projects, highlighting the steady
growth of economic relations between the countries.


During the talks, the Liechtenstein delegation noted increasing
interest among the country's private sector in Uzbekistan's rapidly
developing economy.


"The delegation highlighted the growing interest of
Liechtenstein's business community in Uzbekistan and emphasized the
significant potential for expanding cooperation, particularly
through companies active in the construction and healthcare
sectors," the ministry said.


The meeting comes as Uzbekistan continues to pursue economic
reforms aimed at attracting foreign investment, improving the
business climate and strengthening partnerships with European
economies.


At the conclusion of the talks, both sides agreed to maintain
regular dialogue and continue advancing practical cooperation in
trade, investment and finance, reaffirming their commitment to
expanding bilateral relations in areas of shared interest.