BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 19. Uzbekistan and Bluestone Investment Bank discussed opportunities to develop the country's capital market, help domestic companies access international financial markets and attract long-term foreign investment during a meeting in Samarkand on October 19.
This was reflected in the statement by the Uzbekistan Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade.
The meeting brought together Uzbek Investment, Industry and Trade Minister Laziz Kudratov and Quinn Martin, president of Bluestone Investment Bank, according to Uzbekistan's Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade.
The discussions focused on expanding financing opportunities for Uzbek companies, improving their access to international capital markets and attracting foreign investors to the country's economy.
The parties also reaffirmed their mutual interest in strengthening engagement with international investors and expanding cooperation to advance promising investment initiatives.
Developing the capital market and broadening access to international financing could help Uzbek companies diversify funding sources, support business expansion and attract investment for new projects.
Bluestone Investment Bank is an American-owned investment banking and brokerage firm specializing in Uzbekistan and Central Asia. Its services include raising debt and equity capital, mergers and acquisitions advisory, securities trading and privatization support. The firm works with local companies seeking access to international capital markets and helps global investors explore opportunities in the region.
