01.02.26
On January 30, 2026, Uzbekistan’s Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade, Laziz Kudratov, held a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan, Beibut Atamkulov.
During the talks, the parties discussed the current state and future prospects of trade and economic relations, investment cooperation, and collaboration in the transport sector. It was noted that bilateral trade continues to demonstrate stable positive dynamics. Within the framework of the Joint Program aimed at increasing mutual trade turnover to $10 billion by 2030, both sides expressed their readiness to further expand trade volumes.
According to the results of 2025, trade turnover between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan amounted to $4.97 billion, representing an increase of 11.4 percent compared to the previous year. Exports reached $1.55 billion, growing by 1.2 percent, while imports totaled $3.4 billion, up by 16.6 percent. Particular attention was paid to preparations for the first meeting of the Council of Regional Heads of the two countries in 2026, as well as to the organization of the “Made in Uzbekistan” and “Made in Kazakhstan” industrial exhibitions. At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in further deepening the strategic partnership, expanding investment cooperation, and continuing regular constructive dialogue.
