Uzbekistan and the EBRD discussed expanding their strategic partnership
Summary
Uzbekistan and the EBRD discussed deepening their strategic partnership and expanding cooperation across finance, infrastructure, energy, transport, and private-sector support. The meeting included senior government officials and EBRD leadership, and both sides reviewed ongoing joint projects and future priorities. The two parties also signed agreements with Uzbeksanobank and Uzbekistan’s mortgage refinancing company to broaden financial tools, support SMEs, and develop the mortgage market. They additionally focused on bank transformation, privatization, corporate governance, asset quality, and broader capital-market development. The talks ended with both sides committing to continue practical cooperation in the financial sector and related investment areas.