Why is this important
Such a step brings regional ties to the international level — direct contacts with businesses and US state authorities can open new markets, adapt export chains, and increase the effectiveness of investment attractiveness.
What happened
- According to the results of 9 months, foreign investments in Uzbekistan reached $33.5 billion, exports from January to August increased by more than 30% and exceeded $23 billion.
- The President instructed to bring exports to $7.3 billion in the remaining months of the year.
- As an initiative, each region will be assigned a specific US state for partnerships, which will allow for direct connections between local and American businesses.
- To support such connections, a trading house for Andijan textiles has already opened in St. Louis, USA — a step aimed at promoting Uzbek products in the American market.
- During the President’s visit to the US, more than 10 agreements were signed with Boeing, Cargill, Citigroup, and other companies, and the project volume is estimated at ~$100 billion.
What they say
Officials note that the new format of regional ties with American states will create “contact points” between American and local businesses, strengthening direct connections and minimizing intermediaries.
Context
In recent years, Uzbekistan has intensified its strategy of interaction with the USA, including large investment packages, infrastructure projects, and technological cooperation. The “staff” direction raises the bar of foreign policy: regions will become Uzbekistan’s “face” in the USA at the direct level.
Для реализации понадобится сильная логистика, адаптация законодательства и региональная готовность к внешним связям.
