Finance and Investment

11.02.2026

Consolidated budget deficit of Uzbekistan in 2025 lower than planned

According to the results of 2025, the consolidated budget deficit of Uzbekistan preliminarily amounted to 2.1% of GDP, or 39.4 trillion soum, which is lower than the approved forecast of 3% of GDP. Main driver was the state budget surplus (due to gold), which grew by 16.6%, but spending rose...

According to the results of 2025, the consolidated budget deficit of Uzbekistan preliminarily amounted to 2.1% of GDP, or 39.4 trillion soum, which is lower than the approved forecast of 3% of GDP. Main driver was the state budget surplus (due to gold), which grew by 16.6%, but spending rose...

11.02.2026

Moody’s raises rating outlook of Business Development Bank to Positive

In February, the international rating agency Moody’s Ratings confirmed the long-term deposit ratings of Business Development Bank in national and foreign currencies at B1, and also changed the outlook for these ratings from Stable to Positive.

According to Moody’s analysts, the upgrade of the rating outlook to Positive reflects confidence in...

In February, the international rating agency Moody’s Ratings confirmed the long-term deposit ratings of Business Development Bank in national and foreign currencies at B1, and also changed the outlook for these ratings from Stable to Positive.

According to Moody’s analysts, the upgrade of the rating outlook to Positive reflects confidence in...

11.02.2026

Sovereign rating growth opens cheaper borrowing opportunities abroad for Uzbekistan

Raising Uzbekistan's sovereign rating by international agencies has allowed for reducing the cost of attracting external financial resources and decreasing expenses for servicing external debt. This was stated at a meeting with journalists on 30 January by Akmaljon Ganiyev, Deputy Head of Department of the Ministry of Economy and Finance...

Raising Uzbekistan's sovereign rating by international agencies has allowed for reducing the cost of attracting external financial resources and decreasing expenses for servicing external debt. This was stated at a meeting with journalists on 30 January by Akmaljon Ganiyev, Deputy Head of Department of the Ministry of Economy and Finance...

11.02.2026

Silk Road e-commerce strengthens ties between China and Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is becoming an important centre for cross-border e-commerce, playing the role of a bridge between China and Central Asia.

Main Uzbek e-commerce platform Uzum demonstrates a wide range of Chinese goods from household appliances and electronics to construction materials.

This reflects growing trade and economic ties between China and the countries...

Uzbekistan is becoming an important centre for cross-border e-commerce, playing the role of a bridge between China and Central Asia.

Main Uzbek e-commerce platform Uzum demonstrates a wide range of Chinese goods from household appliances and electronics to construction materials.

This reflects growing trade and economic ties between China and the countries...

11.02.2026

Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade discusses expansion of private sector financing and green energy with Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

On 10 February, Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan Laziz Kudratov held the first official meeting with President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Zou Jiayi, congratulating her on her appointment and noting the symbolism of the Bank head's first visit to Central Asia.

During the meeting, it...

On 10 February, Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan Laziz Kudratov held the first official meeting with President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Zou Jiayi, congratulating her on her appointment and noting the symbolism of the Bank head's first visit to Central Asia.

During the meeting, it...


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