BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 29. Uzbekistan and
the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Business Center for
Economic Development have discussed expanding economic cooperation
and preparing for an international economic forum scheduled to take
place in Moscow in March 2027 at a meeting on October 28 in
Tashkent.


According to the Uzbekistan's Ministry of Economy and Finance,
the discussions were held between Umid Abidkhadjayev, deputy
minister of economy and finance of Uzbekistan, and representatives
of the CIS Business Center for Economic Development.


The meeting focused on economic cooperation within the framework
of Uzbekistan’s chairmanship of the CIS, as well as preparations
for the international economic forum “CIS — 2040: A Vision for the
Future of Eurasia,” scheduled for March 12, 2027, in Moscow.


The parties discussed the forum’s proposed agenda, including
thematic panel sessions involving representatives of CIS member
states. The sessions are expected to provide a platform for
discussing regional economic priorities, identifying opportunities
for cooperation and exploring initiatives to strengthen economic
ties among participating countries.







Additionally, the meeting covered promising projects proposed by
the CIS Business Center for Economic Development and opportunities
to advance initiatives involving Uzbekistan and other CIS member
states.


The sides considered ways to expand economic cooperation,
develop mutually beneficial projects and continue working together
in the areas identified during the discussions.