Uzbekistan Eyes Albanian Port of Durres for New European Export Route
Beyond transit routes the leaders deliberated on broader economic initiatives
Trade
Uzbek President Unveils Eurasian Tech and Trade Initiatives at SPIEF’26
Mirziyoyev pitched a collaborative online platform dedicated to workforce development
U.S. Administration Backs Repeal of Jackson-Vanik Amendment for Central Asia
Rubio also announced his intention to hold a C5+1 meeting
Afghanistan and Karakalpakstan Sign $100 Mln in Trade Agreements
Trade turnover between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan reached $508 mln as of April 1
Uzbekistan Eyes WTO Membership This Year Following Sweeping Trade Reforms
Existing WTO members have reacted positively to Uzbekistan's rapid transition
New Multi-Modal Trade Route Links China to Afghanistan via Uzbekistan
The updated overland route takes an average of 30 days to complete
Global Freight Crisis Prompts Uzbekistan to Rethink Trade Routes
The Middle East has long served as a critical node for global energy and container shipments
Uzbekistan Sets $30 Bn Trade Target with Russia by 2030
Tashkent is also preparing to increase its purchases of Russian natural gas and crude oil
Mirziyoyev and Tokayev Target $10 Bn Trade Goal at Bukhara Summit
Trade turnover between the two Central Asian nations reached $5 bn last year
Uzbekistan and Afghanistan sign $400 Mln Trade Deals
The deals cover a range of sectors
Iran Threatens Ships as Strait of Hormuz Reportedly Closed
Roughly one fifth of the world’s oil consumption moves through the strait
Uzbekistan’s Foreign Trade Jumps 29.2% in January
The country earned roughly $1.7 bn from exports
Uzbekistan and Afghanistan Trade Reaches $1.5 Bn in 2025
The number of people crossing the border has increased 1.5 times
Uzbekistan and Tajikistan Set $2 bn Bilateral Trade Target
Leaders aim to deepen economic cooperation as trade between the neighbours continues to grow
Uzbekistan and UK Sign Memorandum to Boost Trade and Business Ties
New agreement focuses on joint projects, Islamic tourism, and business cooperation as bilateral trade continues to grow
Uzbekistan and Turkey Target $5 Bn in Bilateral Trade
President Mirziyoyev also invited President Erdogan to pay an official visit to Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan to Resume WTO Talks with Chinese Taipei in Geneva
Urunov said joining the WTO is primarily an economic process
Uzbekistan’s International Freight and Transit Exceed 2.8 Mln Tonnes in 2025
Volumes along the Central Corridor doubled
China Trade Surplus Hits Record $1.19 Trln in 2025
Exports from the world’s second-largest economy rose 6.6%
Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Countries Trading With Iran
Trump said the measure was effective immediately
EU, India May Finalise Free Trade Agreement by End of January
Negotiations had initially been expected to conclude by the end of 2025
EU Seals Free Trade Deal With South America After 25 Years
The deal also aims to support climate action
Afghanistan Maintains Trade in 2025 Via Iran and Central Asia
Key exports included dried fruits, coal, carpets
China Connects to Europe via New Railway Through Central Asia
The pilot project will start with a convoy of ten loaded trucks