TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, January 30. Uzbekistan
will host a joint business forum with Greece in September, along
with B2B meetings, Trend reports via the Chamber of Commerce and Industry
of Uzbekistan.
The plans were discussed during a meeting between Alisher
Shaikhov, Advisor to the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and
Industry of Uzbekistan, and Paraskevi Tseveleki, Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Greece to Uzbekistan.
The sides reviewed prospects for expanding trade and economic
cooperation and strengthening direct engagement between the
business communities of the two countries, highlighting the
importance of increasing joint projects and creating new business
opportunities.
Following the talks, both sides confirmed their readiness to
further develop bilateral business ties and agreed to continue
cooperation on the implementation of the initiatives discussed.
Key areas of collaboration between Uzbekistan and Greece include
political support in international organizations, economic growth
focused on sectors like energy and pharmaceuticals, and cultural
exchanges, underpinned by a Greek community of about 4,500 in
Uzbekistan. Trade volume was approximately $16 million in 2024,
with 2026 anticipated as an important year for Greek businesses in
Uzbekistan. Cooperation is growing through inter-university
exchanges, including the Erasmus+ program, and archaeological
interest in the region.
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