Uzbekistan and Finland Discuss Expanding Trade and Economic Cooperation

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — On 5 September 2025, Uzbekistan’s Minister of Investments, Industry, and Trade, Laziz Kudratov, met with Terry Hakala, Special Representative of the Finnish Minister of Foreign Affairs and current OSCE Chairperson.

The meeting focused on the current state and future prospects of trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. Particular attention was given to preparations for the 6th session of the Uzbek-Finnish Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation, as well as other upcoming high-level events.

The parties noted positive growth in bilateral trade in recent years and identified opportunities to expand investment cooperation in green economy sectors, energy, agriculture, geology, telecommunications, electrical engineering, and education.