As part of the New York program, President Mirziyoyev also hosted a high-level roundtable with leaders of prominent American companies, investment funds, and financial institutions.
The event drew notable figures including Sergio Gor, Special Envoy of the U.S. President for South and Central Asian Affairs; Paolo Zampolli, Special Envoy for Global Partnerships; William Kimmitt, Under Secretary of Commerce; and Carolyn Lamm, Chair of the American-Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce.
Executives from leading firms such as Franklin Templeton, Citigroup, BNY Mellon, NASDAQ, Mastercard, Visa, General Motors, Nvidia, Oppenheimer, Jefferies, Air Products, and Cargill also attended, along with heads of major Uzbek companies.
Expanding U.S.–Uzbek Economic Cooperation
In his address, President Mirziyoyev highlighted his recent conversation with Donald Trump, during which both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to expanding economic ties. He stressed that the current meeting was instrumental in building a solid long-term portfolio of joint projects.
Over the past eight years, trade between Uzbekistan and the United States has quadrupled, with more than 300 American companies now investing in Uzbekistan. Together with Franklin Templeton, the two nations have even established a National Investment Fund.
Key areas of future cooperation were identified in critical mineral processing, sustainable supply chains, IT, artificial intelligence, digitalization, transport, energy, infrastructure development, and smart agriculture.
Agreements with U.S. Companies
American business leaders praised Uzbekistan for fostering favorable investment conditions and pledged active participation in upcoming projects across multiple sectors.
The event concluded with a ceremony to exchange new trade, economic, and investment agreements, reinforcing Uzbekistan’s growing reputation as a reliable partner for U.S. enterprises.
As Trump’s social media reaction suggests, the Boeing deal has not only strengthened ties between Tashkent and Washington but also become a showcase for how economic diplomacy can translate into jobs and opportunities on both sides of the partnership.
Following the roundtable with the heads of leading American companies, investment funds and financial institutions, in the presence of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Special Envoy of the U.S. President Sergio Gor, a ceremony of signing bilateral agreements was held.
In particular, the following documents were signed for the implementation of trade, economic and investment cooperation projects:
- Agreement on long-term cooperation in the field of transport between the Ministry of Transport and Boeing company;
- Agreement on the establishment of a joint venture for the production of mining and processing equipment between Technopark LLC and FLSmidth company;
- Agreement on the creation of a multidisciplinary clinic and an educational institution between Akfa Group and Cleveland Clinic.
- Agreement on mutual partnership and cooperation between the Centrum Air airline and the investment company Oppenheimer;
- Agreement on cooperation between the Ministry of economy and finance and Citigroup company;
- Agreement on financial cooperation between Uzbekhydroenergo JSC and Cargill Financial Services International;
- Agreement on cooperation between Uztransgaz JSC and Pangea Filtration Technology.
- Agreement on conducting geological exploration at prospective sites between the Ministry of mining industry and geology and Cove Capital;
- Agreement on cooperation between Yangi Kon LLC and SLB company;
- Agreement on cooperation in establishing funds to finance projects in the fields of artificial intelligence and biotechnology between the Fund for Reconstruction and Development of Uzbekistan and Biologic International company.
