Uzbekistan Update: June 15 - 30, 2024
Biweekly update on key developments in Uzbekistan
Notable Quotes
“Our national media are already close to the level of the fourth estate” Shavkat Mirziyoyev the President of Uzbekistan
UPCOMING EUROUZ & MEMBER EVENTS
Novermber 4 - 5, 2024 The European Economic Days in Uzbekistan
EUROUZ announces the annual EU - Uzbekistan Business Meeting on November 4-5. Discover the premier annual event that brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators from the European Union and Uzbekistan. Organised in collaboration with the Government of Uzbekistan and EU institutions, this event offers an unparalleled platform to boost private sector engagement and drive economic collaboration. Please save the date and contact the EUROUZ
Event website: http://economicdays.eurouz.events/
Please contact info@eurouz.com for sponsorship inquiries.
July 18, 2024 Modern Urban Design for Quality and Sustainability Webinar
Design for Quality and Sustainability webinar is organized by EUROUZ. It will be presented by Association member Gerber Architekten - a well-known German architecture firm based in Dortmund, Germany. Founded by Professor Eckhard Gerber in 1966, the firm has grown significantly and has offices in various locations including Hamburg, Berlin, Riyadh, and Shanghai.
Date: July 18, 2024
Time: 16:00 (GMT+5)
Register via the link.EUROUZ and IMRS European business sentiment survey
EUROUZ and IMRS announce preparation of European business sentiment study for European companies working or developing their business in Uzbekistan market. We are looking for submissions of data for publication that will be prepared within August 2024.
Deadline: July 25, 2024
Submit data via the link.
September 9 - 10, 2024 Central Asia Green Energy & Hydrogen 2024
We are delighted to announce the Central Asia Green Energy & Hydrogen 2024, a pioneering gathering set to convene in the vibrant city of Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on September 9th-10th. This landmark event serves as a premier platform for stakeholders, industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to converge and catalyze the momentum towards sustainable energy transformation in Central Asia. Focused on the burgeoning fields of solar PV, wind power projects, and hydrogen industry development, the event will feature insightful discussions, cutting-edge presentations, and invaluable networking opportunities.
Iteca Exhibitions events for Autumn 2024
Iteca Exhibitions invites you to take part in the autumn exhibition season 2024. This is a unique opportunity to demonstrate your achievements, establish new business contacts and strengthen your position in the market.
Our exhibitions cover a wide range of industries and attract thousands of visitors from all over the world. Join us to make your business even more successful and dynamic.
EUROUZ & MEMBER NEWS
EUROUZ held Healthcare and Life Sciences Committee Meeting
EUROUZ Healthcare and Life Sciences Committee held an internal coordination meeting to discuss the recent open Roundtable with Government Stakeholders and European Diplomatic Missions in Uzbekistan, which took place on April 20, 2024. Additionally, the internal meeting addressed further developments within the Committee and coordinated the next Committee plan for the remainder of the year.
The Intermodal in Poland 2024 Congress focused on the latest developments in intermodal transport, bringing together industry experts, policymakers, and stakeholders. It featured discussions on sustainable transport solutions, innovations in logistics, and strategies for enhancing the efficiency of intermodal networks. Keynote speakers shared insights on market trends and future challenges, while networking sessions provided opportunities for collaboration and partnership.
EUROUZ new member - CROWE TAC LLC
EUROUZ welcomes its new member: CROWE (UK/Uzbekistan). Crowe TAC is a group of audit, consulting, accounting, outsourcing and IT companies. It unites more than 40 professionals, who share a vision, values and principles at delivering high quality services to the clients. Created in 1997, it was initially operating as an audit and accounting firm, and later it has joined the global Crowe network. Crowe Global is among top 10 leading audit, accounting and consulting firms in the world, occupying a well-deserved 8th place with more than 200 firms and more than 780 offices in 130 countries.
EUROUZ welcomes its new member: CLAAS (Germany/Uzbekistan). CLAAS is a family business founded in 1913 and one of the world’s leading manufacturers of agricultural engineering equipment. The company, with corporate headquarters in Harsewinkel, Germany. CLAAS is the European market leader in combine harvesters. CLAAS is the world leader in another large product group, self-propelled forage harvesters. CLAAS is successfully represented around the world with tractors, agricultural balers, and green crop harvesting machines. The CLAAS product portfolio also includes state-of-the-art farming information.
The EUROUZ members have voted to make our market reports paid for all non-members as of June 2023.
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Table of contents of this Uzbek.Review report for paid subscribers & members:
1. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
1.1 EUROPE
1.2 CENTRAL ASIA & CAUCASUS
1.3 RUSSIA & CHINA
1.4 MIDDLE EAST, EAST ASIA & SOUTH-EAST ASIA
1.5 INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
2. PUBLIC POLICY
3. LEGISLATION & GOVERNMENT
3.1 APPOINTMENTS
4. ECONOMY
4.1 KEY ECONOMIC INDICATORS, LOANS, & PUBLIC FINANCE
4.2 BAKNING & FINANCE
4.3 CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE
4.4 TRADE AND BUSINESS
4.5 ENERGY & PETROCHEMICALS
5. USEFUL LINKS AND NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
1. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
1.1 EUROPE
Uzbekistan and Germany Near Labor Migration Agreement
Uzbekistan and Germany have concluded the final round of negotiations on a bilateral labor migration agreement in Samarkand. This agreement, initiated in 2023 during the Uzbek president's visit to Germany, aims to expand vocational training and employment opportunities for Uzbek citizens in Germany. The agreement will facilitate high-paying job placements based on German standards. Additionally, Germany is discussing with Uzbekistan the potential repatriation of Afghan nationals lacking refugee status through Tashkent.
Spain Considering Recruiting Uzbek Workers for the Construction Sector
Spain plans to recruit 700,000 workers for its construction sector to develop 200,000 state real estate projects. This initiative includes collaboration with Uzbekistan, as discussed between the President of Spain's National Confederation of Construction Industry and the Uzbek ambassador. The goal is to create safe, orderly labor migration opportunities for Uzbek citizens.
1.2 CENTRAL ASIA & CAUCASUS
Uzbekistan-Kyrgyzstan Talks Pave Way for Highway and Energy Projects
Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan are collaborating on three major infrastructure projects, including the Talas — Chatkal — Tashkent highway, Kambarata HPP-1, and a hydroelectric power station on the Chatkal River. These projects were discussed in Urumqi between Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov and his Kyrgyz counterpart. The highway project aims to boost mutual trade and tourism. Additionally, plans for a conveyor belt and coal logistics center for importing coal from Kyrgyzstan were also discussed.
1.3 RUSSIA & CHINA
Uzbekistan Aims to increase the number of tourists from China
Uzbekistan aims to increase the number of tourists from China to 1 million. This initiative was highlighted at a business forum in Samarkand, attended by 200 representatives from the tourism sectors of both countries. The forum featured B2B meetings to discuss industry status and new cooperation opportunities. The first regular flight from Xi’an to Samarkand by Loong Air marked the beginning of this collaboration, which will include the “Year of Uzbek Tourism in China” starting in September.
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