Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev attended the opening of the second meeting of the American-Uzbek Business and Investment Council in Samarkand on October 19. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US President’s Special Envoy Sergio Gor, and representatives of leading American companies and banks also took part.
Mirziyoyev said economic ties should be expanded on the basis of a strong political partnership. He noted the council’s role in advancing joint projects and initiatives.
Priorities for cooperation include developing and processing critical minerals, building a modern and reliable energy system, establishing data centres, and applying artificial intelligence and digital solutions in industry, agriculture, education and public administration. Education and workforce training were also identified as areas for cooperation.
