TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, January 15. Uzbekistan
has secured agreements to supply products worth hundreds of
millions of dollars to Iraq this year, Trend reports via the press service of the
Uzbek president.
The announcement was made during a videoconference chaired by
Shavkat Mirziyoyev, focused on the activities of the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs and Uzbekistan’s diplomatic missions abroad.
Moreover, it was highlighted that Iraq, with its limited
domestic production and an annual import volume of approximately
$100 billion to meet internal demand, presents a significant and
promising market for Uzbek manufacturers.
In response, plans are being developed to designate an official
distributor for Uzbek goods in Iraq, with broader efforts aimed at
expanding Uzbek market presence throughout the Middle East.
Additionally, the meeting underscored the importance of
Uzbekistan’s ambassadors to Vietnam, Bahrain, and Portugal adopting
a similar strategy by identifying potential partners and
facilitating the entry of Uzbek products into these respective
markets.
Meanwhile, in 2025, Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover exceeded
$80 billion, while exports reached $33.5 billion. Foreign
investment inflows also saw a sharp increase, surpassing $43
billion. It was also noted that exports to 75 countries grew by
nearly $4.5 billion last year, highlighting the expanding geography
of Uzbekistan’s foreign trade.
