Event Introduction
Oybek Shaykhov

Introduction of speakers & the event plan

  • Oybek Shaykhov (Secretary-General at Europe-Uzbekistan Association for Economic Cooperation [moderator])

    Oybek Shaykhov

    Secretary-General at Europe-Uzbekistan Association for Economic Cooperation [moderator]
Welcoming Remarks
Laziz Kudratov

Welcoming remarks by the Minister of Investment, Industry & Trade of Uzbekistan concerning the economic situation in Uzbekistan and the strategy & plans of the ministry for 2023

  • Laziz Kudratov (Minister at Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan)

    Laziz Kudratov

    Minister at Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan
EU's trade support for Uzbekistan
Nele Eichhorn

The speaker will talk about the EU's role in supporting Uzbekistan's WTO accession and the expected effects of the forthcoming Enhanced Cooperation & Partnership Agreement with the EU

Nele Eithnorn, as Head of Unit at European Commission's DG TRADE is responsible for the relations with Southern neighbours, Middle East, Turkey, Russia and Central Asia

  • Nele Eichhorn (Head of Unit, DG TRADE at European Commission)

    Nele Eichhorn

    Head of Unit, DG TRADE at European Commission
Economic Outlook for Uzbekistan
Begzod DjalilovEric Livny

Overview of the current economic conditions within Uzbekistan and the expected outlook for 2023 as seen by EBRD & ADB before the official publication of their official annual economic outlooks.

  • Begzod Djalilov (Senior Economics Officer, Uzbekistan Resident Mission at Asian Development Bank (ADB))

    Begzod Djalilov

    Senior Economics Officer, Uzbekistan Resident Mission at Asian Development Bank (ADB)
  • Eric Livny (Regional Lead Economist at European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD))

    Eric Livny

    Regional Lead Economist at European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Uzbekistan Investment Outlook 2023
Murat Mirzaev

Presentation of Uzbekistan's investment programme results for 2022 and the outlook for 2023. Presentation of key indicators for the past and expected future investment flows & key focus projects by Uzbekistan's Government.

  • Murat Mirzaev (Director of Investment Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Investments and Foreign Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan)

    Murat Mirzaev

    Director of Investment Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Investments and Foreign Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Q&A session
Laziz KudratovNele EichhornMurat MirzaevOybek ShaykhovBegzod DjalilovEric Livny

Question and Answer session with the speakers

  • Laziz Kudratov (Minister at Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan)

    Laziz Kudratov

    Minister at Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan
  • Nele Eichhorn (Head of Unit, DG TRADE at European Commission)

    Nele Eichhorn

    Head of Unit, DG TRADE at European Commission
  • Murat Mirzaev (Director of Investment Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Investments and Foreign Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan)

    Murat Mirzaev

    Director of Investment Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Investments and Foreign Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan
  • Oybek Shaykhov (Secretary-General at Europe-Uzbekistan Association for Economic Cooperation [moderator])

    Oybek Shaykhov

    Secretary-General at Europe-Uzbekistan Association for Economic Cooperation [moderator]
  • Begzod Djalilov (Senior Economics Officer, Uzbekistan Resident Mission at Asian Development Bank (ADB))

    Begzod Djalilov

    Senior Economics Officer, Uzbekistan Resident Mission at Asian Development Bank (ADB)
  • Eric Livny (Regional Lead Economist at European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD))

    Eric Livny

    Regional Lead Economist at European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Concluding remarks
Oybek Shaykhov
  • Oybek Shaykhov (Secretary-General at Europe-Uzbekistan Association for Economic Cooperation [moderator])

    Oybek Shaykhov

    Secretary-General at Europe-Uzbekistan Association for Economic Cooperation [moderator]