Astana, Kazakhstan, October 12, 2022 – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) launched the 12th annual Central Asia Trade Forum themed, “Digitalization of Customs Services. Pathway to Paperless Trade” in Astana, Kazakhstan. It is a flagship international two-day event for advancing connectivity and trade. The forum brought together Central Asian customs administrations to discuss ongoing efforts in …
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By U.S. Mission Uzbekistan | Thursday, 13 October, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, Trade, U.S. & Uzbekistan, U.S. Agencies, USAID | Tags: USAID
In honor of the 30th anniversary of United States – Uzbekistan diplomatic relations, this year, Wendy’s, American franchise in Uzbekistan, partnered with the U.S. Embassy in Uzbekistan. As part of this collaboration, Wendy’s will be providing hot drinks in limited edition design cups dedicated to this anniversary. Also, the symbols of the 30th anniversary will …
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By U.S. Mission Uzbekistan | Sunday, 8 May, 2022 | Topics: Business, Commercial Opportunities, News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, Trade, U.S. & Uzbekistan
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) through its Agribusiness Development activity established the “Agribusiness Development Fund” and announced a request for concept papers from private domestic agribusinesses to strengthen the value-chain of agricultural products, increasing sales, creating new jobs, and accessing new markets. The fund aims to support agribusinesses to introduce new technologies to …
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By U.S. Mission Uzbekistan | Tuesday, 22 June, 2021 | Topics: Business, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, Trade, U.S. & Uzbekistan, U.S. Agencies, USAID
On April 8-9, the United States, through its Agency for International Development (USAID) hosted a two-day webinar: ‘Women in Crafts: Opportunities for Connectivity and Digital Trade’ for women artisans and handicraft producers across Afghanistan and Central Asia to better understand market demand, identify new markets, and improve product quality. This training was held as part …
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By U.S. Mission Uzbekistan | Wednesday, 14 April, 2021 | Topics: Business, Culture, News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, Trade, U.S. & Uzbekistan, U.S. Agencies, USAID
03/30/2021 WASHINGTON – Senior officials of the governments of the United States, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan today met for the Council Meeting of the U.S. – Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA). Officials from Afghanistan and Pakistan attended as observers. The participants affirmed the TIFA as a valuable mechanism to …
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By U.S. Mission Uzbekistan | Thursday, 1 April, 2021 | Topics: Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, Trade, U.S. & Uzbekistan
January 9, 2021 WASHINGTON – U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and the Republic of Uzbekistan are proud to announce that they are expanding their partnership through Uzbekistan’s support for the Abraham (Ibrahim) Fund. The United States, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates launched the Fund on October 20, 2020. In doing so, the three countries …
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By U.S. Mission Uzbekistan | Sunday, 10 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, Trade, U.S. & Uzbekistan
January 07, 2021 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan. Begin Text: Today the Governments of the United States of America, the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan are announcing the launch of the …
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By U.S. Mission Uzbekistan | Thursday, 7 January, 2021 | Topics: Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs, News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, Trade, U.S. & Uzbekistan
U.S. government assistance to Uzbekistan has increased 400% since 2016, reflecting the United States’ unstinting support for the ambitious efforts of the government and people of Uzbekistan to transform their country into a modern, just, and prosperous society. What follows are some highlights of our programming in Uzbekistan: Saving Uzbekistani Lives and Improving Health USAID …
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By U.S. Mission Uzbekistan | Monday, 28 December, 2020 | Topics: Agriculture, Business, Human Rights, News, South & Central Asia, Trade, TTIP, U.S. & Uzbekistan, U.S. Agencies, USAID
November 16, 2020 Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) launched the tenth annual Central Asia Trade Forum , an international event promoting regional trade and connectivity across Central Asia and beyond. This year’s five-day virtual event includes 100 speakers and 4000 registered participants representing 39 countries including the USA, Afghanistan, Georgia, Germany, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Latvia, …
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By U.S. Mission Uzbekistan | Monday, 16 November, 2020 | Topics: Business, Commercial Opportunities, News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, Trade, U.S. Agencies, USAID
November 02, 2020 – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will virtually host the tenth annual Central Asia Trade Forum, an international event promoting regional trade and connectivity across Central Asia, on November 16 – 20, 2020. This year’s theme Central Asia – Growth and Prosperity will explore new trends and market reactions in …
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By U.S. Mission Uzbekistan | Monday, 2 November, 2020 | Topics: Business, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs, News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, Trade, U.S. & Uzbekistan, U.S. Agencies, USAID
November 12, 2019, Shymkent, Kazakhstan – The Central Asia Trade Forum, the region’s flagship international event for companies and exporters, opened today in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. Over 500 leaders from government, business and civil society from Central and South Asia, Europe, and the United States gathered to explore investment and innovation in horticulture across the region. …
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By U.S. Mission Uzbekistan | Wednesday, 13 November, 2019 | Topics: Agriculture, Ambassador, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. Agencies, USAID
The U.S. Agency for International Development will host one of the region’s flagship international business events, the ninth annual Central Asia Trade Forum, at the Rixos Khadisha Hotel, on November 12-13, 2019 in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. Shymkent serves as an important regional hub, connecting two of the region’s largest economies and serving as a transit point …
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By U.S. Mission Uzbekistan | Wednesday, 25 September, 2019 | Topics: Commercial Opportunities, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, Trade
A U.S. Department of Commerce Certified Trade Mission featuring 13 major US companies is visiting Tashkent this week to learn more about the business and investment climate in Uzbekistan, and to meet with top Uzbek government officials, American Chamber of Commerce members, state enterprises and other Uzbek companies. The certified trade mission fulfills a pledge …
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By U.S. Mission Uzbekistan | Tuesday, 18 June, 2019 | Topics: Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Uzbekistan
American-Uzbek Chamber of Commerce Business Forum Hyatt, Tashkent, Uzbekistan Tuesday, October 23, 2018 As delivered Thank you for that kind introduction. I am pleased to be here to express the U.S. Government’s commitment to Uzbekistan as we continue to work together to improve the business opportunities between our two nations. Thank you to the American-Uzbekistan …
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By U.S. Mission Uzbekistan | Wednesday, 24 October, 2018 | Topics: Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Key Officials, Press Releases, Speeches, Trade, Transcripts, U.S. & Uzbekistan | Tags: Secretary of Commerce
October 17, 2018 Tashkent, Uzbekistan Over 1000 government and business leaders from 27 countries in Central and South Asia, Europe, and the United States met in Tashkent today for the opening of the Eighth Central Asia Trade Forum (CATF) at the Youth Creativity Palace. This is the first time this high profile business event is …
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By U.S. Mission Uzbekistan | Wednesday, 17 October, 2018 | Topics: Business, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & Uzbekistan, U.S. Agencies, USAID | Tags: Central Asia Trade Forum