Niljan Bakhshaliyeva

Uzbekistan Economics Correspondent Staff writer

Specializes in reporting on economics, finance, investment, international trade, and regional cooperation in Uzbekistan.

What I cover

Covers economic reforms, investment projects, foreign trade, macroeconomic indicators, international agreements, and regional cooperation, with a focus on Uzbekistan’s socio-economic development and broader trends across Central Asia.

Niljan Bakhshaliyeva is a journalist and author of analytical articles specializing in economic, investment, and socio-political developments across Central Asia and the South Caucasus.
Her work focuses on macroeconomic development, international trade, investment policy, sustainable development, and economic reforms. She prepares news reports, interviews, analytical articles, and feature stories covering key regional and international developments.
Holding a degree in economics, she combines journalistic expertise with a strong analytical approach to economic trends, statistical data, and public policy issues.

Areas of expertise

Economics and Finance
International Trade
Investment and Business
Economic Reforms
Sustainable Development and Green Economy
Central Asia
South Caucasus
International Relations

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