BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 25. Uzbekistan and the
United States are advancing a three-year economic cooperation
program covering major projects in energy, critical minerals,
transport, agriculture, digital technologies and industry, as the
two countries seek to deepen trade and investment ties.


This was reflected in the statement by the press service of the
Uzbek president, following a meeting between Uzbek President
Shavkat Mirziyoyev and a delegation from the U.S. House of
Representatives comprising Congressmen Jason Smith, Greg Murphy,
Ronny Jackson and Ed Case.


The sides discussed further strengthening the strategic
partnership between Uzbekistan and the United States, with
particular attention given to expanding bilateral trade and
investment ties.


The Uzbek side noted positive momentum in economic relations.
Bilateral trade has increased by 20% since the beginning of 2026,
according to the statement.


“Particular attention was paid to the development of trade and
economic cooperation,” the presidential administration said.


The sides also discussed the implementation of a three-year
Economic Cooperation Program aimed at launching and advancing major
projects in key sectors, including energy, critical minerals,
transportation, agriculture, digital technologies and industry.







The program is expected to provide a framework for expanding
commercial ties and increasing the participation of U.S. companies
in Uzbekistan’s developing economy.


The Uzbek side also highlighted the important role of the U.S.
Congress in supporting reforms in Uzbekistan and promoting
constructive and mutually beneficial bilateral dialogue.


The meeting also focused on expanding interregional economic
cooperation. The sides expressed readiness to develop direct ties
and pursue joint projects with Missouri, North Carolina, Texas and
Hawaii, the U.S. states represented by members of the
delegation.


The sides also exchanged views on current regional and
international issues.


Following the meeting, Uzbekistan and the United States agreed
to organize reciprocal visits by business delegations, creating
additional opportunities to identify investment projects, expand
trade and strengthen direct business-to-business ties.