BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 7. Uzbekistan is exploring deeper economic cooperation with the U.S. city of SeaTac, Washington, including plans to establish the country's first Trade House in the city.
The initiative was announced in a statement by the Consul General of Uzbekistan in the State of Washington, Akhror Burkhanov, following a meeting with Jonathan Young, city manager of SeaTac, during a visit to the Greater Seattle area.
According to Burkhanov, the discussions focused on strengthening ties between Uzbekistan and SeaTac, with particular attention to trade, investment, and business cooperation. A key topic was the potential opening of Uzbekistan's first Trade House in SeaTac, a move aimed at increasing the visibility of Uzbek products in the U.S. market while creating new opportunities for exporters, investors, and business communities from both sides.
"We also discussed the prospect of opening Uzbekistan's first Trade House in SeaTac, an important step toward promoting Uzbek products and creating new opportunities for trade, investment, and business partnerships," Burkhanov said in a social media post.
If realized, the project would represent another step in Uzbekistan's broader strategy of diversifying export markets and strengthening economic diplomacy. Trade houses have become an increasingly important tool for countries seeking to promote national products abroad, providing a platform for businesses to showcase goods, connect with potential buyers, and facilitate commercial partnerships.
The choice of SeaTac is strategically significant. Located within the Seattle metropolitan area, the city serves as a major transportation and logistics hub due to its proximity to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and the Port of Seattle. Establishing a trade hub there could improve access for Uzbek exporters to the U.S. West Coast, one of the country's largest consumer markets and an important gateway to the Asia-Pacific region.
Burkhanov described the talks as productive and expressed optimism about future cooperation.
"Excited to be here and look forward to strengthening Uzbekistan's ties with the City of SeaTac, the Greater Seattle area, and beyond," he said, adding that he was grateful for the warm welcome and looked forward to working together.
The discussions underscore Uzbekistan's continued focus on expanding its international trade network and creating new channels for investment and commercial engagement in the United States.
