TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 15. Uzbekistan and
representatives of major international financial institutions
discussed macroeconomic stability, sustainable economic growth, and
expansion of cooperation in key sectors of the economy, Trend reports via the Uzbek
Ministry of Economy and Financy.
The issues were reviewed during a meeting at Uzbekistan’s
Ministry of Economy and Finance with participation of Deputy Prime
Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Jamshid Kuchkarov in
Tashkent.
The event brought together representatives of the World Bank,
International Monetary Fund, Asian Development Bank, and Asian
Infrastructure Investment Bank.
During the discussions, the sides reviewed Uzbekistan’s recent
economic growth rates and measures aimed at maintaining
macroeconomic stability and supporting further economic
expansion.
Particular attention was paid to cooperation in industry,
infrastructure, agriculture, small and medium-sized business, as
well as transport and logistics.
The participants also discussed the importance of developing
human capital, supporting IT, artificial intelligence, innovation,
and regional development, as well as effectively utilizing
Uzbekistan’s demographic potential.
Representatives of international financial institutions praised
the ongoing economic and institutional reforms in Uzbekistan and
expressed readiness to expand cooperation in new areas.