On June 25, the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan hosted an official meeting with the delegation of the International Finance Corporation Citigroupheaded by the company's Chief Customer Officer David Livingstone. The talks were aimed at discussing mechanisms for expanding strategic partnership and deepening financial and investment cooperation.
Citigroup — one of the largest bank holding companies in the world, with extensive expertise in emerging markets, including cross-border finance, corporate banking and investment support. During the meeting, the parties outlined key areas for strengthening cooperation: attracting foreign investment, promoting the export potential of Uzbekistan and implementing projects based on the principles of public-private partnership.
One of the key points of the negotiations was the initiative opening of Citigroup's official representative office in Tashkent. According to representatives of the bank, this decision is aimed at institutionalizing cooperation and ensuring a permanent presence in the republic, which will speed up the implementation of joint projects and offer localized financial solutions for public and private partners.
The meeting participants confirmed their mutual interest in a systematic dialogue, the development of joint financing mechanisms and strengthening the role of Uzbekistan as a promising hub on the regional investment map.
