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As Europe rethinks its supply chain dependencies, a new production corridor is emerging across Central Asia, and Uzbekistan is working to position itself at its centre.
Once known as a trade crossroads, the country now wants to become a manufacturing bridge between Europe and Asia, inviting international companies to move from selling to producing locally.
Since 2017, the country has seen average GDP growth of 5.3% annually and has improved prospects for private sector development, according to the World Bank.
Inflows of foreign direct investment to Uzbekistan reached a record $11.9 billion (€10.24bn) in 2024.
Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Xujaev delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of the fair Courtesy of the State Customs Committee of Uzbekistan
But as the country’s imports continue to rise – from h
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