On 19 October, as part of the Uzbekistan–U.S. Business and Investment Council held in Samarkand, the management of the Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan held meetings with senior representatives of leading U.S. companies, including StoneX, Visa, Nasdaq, Franklin Templeton, and Citi.
During the meetings, the international partners noted that Uzbekistan’s ongoing economic growth and continued reforms are creating favorable conditions for international investors.
The parties discussed prospects for cooperation in enhancing financial market infrastructure, managing international reserves, introducing hedging mechanisms, as well as developing digital payments, strengthening cybersecurity, advancing Open Banking, and improving the operations of the central securities depository. The parties also agreed on the next steps for further cooperation in these areas.
At the same time, as part of the forum, a session on “Finance and Investment” was held with the participation of representatives of leading Uzbek and U.S. companies. The session was co-chaired by the Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). Discussions focused on the country’s macroeconomic outlook, ongoing privatization processes, and key investment priorities.
