TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, June 3. Chinese direct investments in Uzbekistan have surged fivefold, while the number of joint ventures has tripled to over 3,700 since 2017, Trend reports.
This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khodjaev at the Second Uzbekistan–China Interregional Forum, held at the Silk Road Samarkand International Tourist Center.
The forum, designed to foster interregional cooperation, attract investment, and strengthen business ties, gathered over 2,800 participants from both countries.. The Uzbek delegation was led by Khodjaev, with Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry, and Trade Ilzat Kasimov also participating.
The forum showcased the success of joint projects across a range of sectors, including energy, the chemical industry, machine engineering, textiles, and agriculture. A key highlight was the progress of the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway project, which is now in its practical phase and will further bolster Uzbekistan’s position as a regional logistics hub.
In addition to the plenary sessions, the event featured a series of bilateral meetings between Uzbek and Chinese officials, including leaders from Chinese provinces such as Shaanxi, Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia, Shandong, Heilongjiang, Ningxia Hui, and Gansu. These discussions focused on expanding regional cooperation and exploring new investment opportunities.
Approximately 20 Chinese companies, including Shaanxi Construction Engineering, Yalan Textile, and Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry, also participated, forging new business relationships. Several agreements were signed during the forum, further strengthening ties between the two countries.
The event concluded with an exhibition showcasing products from both Uzbek and Chinese businesses, emphasizing the growing collaboration.
