BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 19. Uzbekistan and
Bluestone Investment Bank discussed opportunities to develop the
country's capital market, help domestic companies access
international financial markets and attract long-term foreign
investment during a meeting in Samarkand on October 19.
This was reflected in the statement by the Uzbekistan Ministry
of Investment, Industry and Trade.
The meeting brought together Uzbek Investment, Industry and
Trade Minister Laziz Kudratov and Quinn Martin, president of
Bluestone Investment Bank, according to Uzbekistan's Ministry of
Investments, Industry and Trade.
The discussions focused on expanding financing opportunities for
Uzbek companies, improving their access to international capital
markets and attracting foreign investors to the country's
economy.
The parties also reaffirmed their mutual interest in
strengthening engagement with international investors and expanding
cooperation to advance promising investment initiatives.
Developing the capital market and broadening access to
international financing could help Uzbek companies diversify
funding sources, support business expansion and attract investment
for new projects.
Bluestone Investment Bank is an American-owned investment
banking and brokerage firm specializing in Uzbekistan and Central
Asia. Its services include raising debt and equity capital, mergers
and acquisitions advisory, securities trading and privatization
support. The firm works with local companies seeking access to
international capital markets and helps global investors explore
opportunities in the region.
