Why is this important
High-level contacts enhance the strategic partnership and create new opportunities for Uzbek-American trade and investment.
What happened
- Trump supported the reforms in Uzbekistan and noted their irreversibility;
- Mirziyoyev congratulated the US President on the results of his domestic and foreign policy;
- Projects in aviation, energy, agriculture, digital technologies, and education were discussed.
- In 2024, trade turnover between Uzbekistan and the USA increased by 15%;
- In the near future, new meetings with American companies are planned;
- Cooperation also covers security, combating terrorism and illegal migration;
- In the sphere of humanitarian ties — branches of American universities in Tashkent and cultural exchanges.
Context
Uzbekistan participates in the “C5+1” format, deepening regional interaction with the USA. A major symbolic moment was the mention of the Uzbekistan national team’s debut at the 2026 World Cup in the USA, where Trump wished the national team success.