BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 24. Business leaders
from Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan held talks in Bishkek aimed at
expanding trade, launching joint investment projects and
strengthening cross-border business partnerships.


This was reflected in the statement by the Uzbekistan's Chamber
of Commerce and Industry.


The Uzbekistan-Kyrgyzstan business forum, organized at the
initiative of Uzbekistan's Chamber of Commerce and Industry,
brought together more than 200 entrepreneurs from the two
countries, according to the chamber.


The event served as a business-to-business (B2B) platform for
companies to identify new partners, expand exports and explore
opportunities for launching joint ventures across a range of
industries.


"The participants emphasized the importance of further expanding
trade and economic cooperation, strengthening direct ties between
businesses and making effective use of existing opportunities," the
chamber said in a statement.


Representatives of the Bishkek Mayor's Office, Uzbekistan's
Embassy in Kyrgyzstan and the Small Business Association addressed
the forum, highlighting the growing role of private-sector
cooperation in deepening bilateral economic relations.







Business negotiations covered construction materials, food
production, agriculture, textiles, leather and footwear, furniture
manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, electrical equipment,
logistics, tourism and trade.


According to the chamber, the meetings resulted in a number of
agreements on expanding export markets, establishing joint
manufacturing facilities, implementing investment projects and
developing new commercial partnerships. Financial details and the
value of the agreements were not disclosed.


Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan have significantly expanded economic
cooperation in recent years, supported by closer political ties and
efforts to reduce barriers to trade and investment. Business forums
and direct B2B meetings have become an increasingly important tool
for connecting companies and facilitating cross-border commercial
activity.


The latest forum reflects continued efforts by both countries to
strengthen regional economic integration through private-sector
engagement. By fostering direct business contacts and promoting
joint investment initiatives, the event is expected to support
higher trade volumes, diversify exports and create new
opportunities for industrial cooperation between Uzbekistan and
Kyrgyzstan.