2,276 Turkish companies carry out investment and industrial projects in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Ankara, Ilham Haydarov, said about 2,276 Turkish companies are involved in major investment and industrial projects in his country. Haydarov said trade between the two countries reached $3 billion by the end of 2025 and was approaching $5 billion.

2,276 Turkish companies take part in investment and industrial projects in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Ankara, Ilham Haydarov, said Türkiye is one of his country’s most important economic partners. Haydarov said about 2,276 Turkish companies are involved in major investment and industrial projects in Uzbekistan.

Speaking on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of Uzbekistan’s independence, Haydarov said the country’s independence was rooted in more than 3,000 years of state traditions and an ancient civilizational history. He said this emphasis was prominent at celebrations held in New Tashkent on the evening of August 28.

Recalling Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s remarks that independence had restored the country’s honor and dignity, sacred religion, mother tongue and national values facing the danger of being forgotten, Haydarov said his country had made significant progress over the past 35 years.

Uzbekistan’s economic goals

Haydarov said Uzbekistan had a clear international stance, an open and pragmatic foreign policy, and an image as a reliable partner. Saying that the concept of “New Uzbekistan” had created a new political atmosphere in Central Asia, Haydarov noted that significant progress had been made with neighboring countries on borders, water resources, trade, transport and security on the basis of trust and dialogue.

Haydarov said Uzbekistan’s active role in the international arena had increased, adding that his country had undertaken important initiatives within international organizations and hosted international and regional meetings to promote effective dialogue.

Haydarov said Uzbekistan’s gross domestic product had increased 2.5-fold in recent years, reaching $145 billion last year, while exports exceeded $33 billion and direct investment surpassed $43 billion. He said the country aims to increase its gross domestic product to $300 billion by 2030.

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Strategic partnership with Türkiye

Haydarov said relations between Uzbekistan and Türkiye were based on their shared history, linguistic and cultural ties, and spiritual values shaped over centuries. He said Türkiye was the first country to recognize Uzbekistan’s independence, adding that this step provided a solid foundation for diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Haydarov said bilateral relations had gained significant momentum over the past 10 years and reached a new level in qualitative terms, noting that high-level regular consultation mechanisms and new strategic cooperation formats had been established. He also pointed to the “4+4” mechanism, which institutionalizes cooperation in foreign policy, defense, security and interior affairs.

Haydarov said joint working groups were operating between the ministries and institutions of the two countries, adding that political dialogue had been strengthened by practical cooperation in the fields of the economy, defense, investment, industry, energy, transport, education, tourism and culture.

Trade, transport and tourism goals

Haydarov said trade between Türkiye and Uzbekistan reached $3 billion by the end of 2025 and was approaching $5 billion. He said the two sides were focused not only on increasing trade, but also on deepening industrial cooperation, raising the share of high-value-added products, strengthening transport and logistics infrastructure, and expanding joint export-oriented projects.

Haydarov said there were significant opportunities to combine Turkish technology and management experience with Uzbekistan’s production and human-resource potential. He invited Turkish companies not only to operate in the existing market, but also to participate in projects aimed at turning Uzbekistan into a regional production and export hub.

Haydarov said Uzbekistan was located at the center of Central Asia, while Türkiye was one of the important transport and logistics hubs connecting Europe and Asia. He said strengthening transport links between the two countries was of strategic importance not only for bilateral trade, but also for interregional economic relations.

Haydarov said the number of Turkish citizens who visited Uzbekistan in the first half of the year exceeded 100,000, adding that they expected to host more than 200,000 Turkish visitors by the end of the year. He said more than 130 flights were operated between the two countries each week, adding that air transport, tourism, student exchanges, cultural programs and business forums were bringing the two societies closer together.