TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 4. Uzbekistan and
China discussed expanding industrial cooperation and launching
joint projects in the chemical, textile, and oil and gas sectors,
Trend reports via
Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade.
The issue was reviewed during a meeting between Ilzat Kasimov,
Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan,
and Li Jun, Deputy Governor of China’s Shaanxi Province, held on
the sidelines of the Uzbekistan–China Business Forum in
Tashkent.
During the talks, the sides also emphasized the importance of
creating a sustainable platform for direct business-to-business
engagement to facilitate practical cooperation between companies of
the two countries.
Following the meeting, the parties confirmed their readiness to
maintain regular coordination and ensure systematic preparation for
the forum.
Meanwhile, trade turnover between Uzbekistan and China reached
$17.2 billion in 2025, reinforcing China’s position as Uzbekistan’s
largest trading partner.
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