Presidents Mirziyoyev and Trump Agreed to Launch American-Uzbek Business and Investment Council
Uzbekistan and the United States agreed to establish a bilateral Business and Investment Council on November 6, 2025, marking a significant step toward deeper economic engagement between the two nations.
The announcement came during the C5+1 Summit, the centerpiece of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's three-day working visit to Washington D.C. Leaders of Central Asian states and a U.S. delegation led by President Donald Trump committed to transforming the long-standing diplomatic platform into a driver of regional economic growth and stability.
The same day, Presidents Mirziyoyev and Trump met privately at the Oval Office, where they followed up on agreements reached during their September 2025 talks.
On Capitol Hill, Mirziyoyev held consultations with key American legislators, including Senator Steve Daines and members of Congress Carol Miller, Bill Huizenga, and Sydney Kamlager-Dove. The discussions focused on rallying congressional support for new bilateral initiatives and broadening parliamentary ties between the two countries.
Economic diplomacy dominated much of the visit's agenda. At a roundtable with leading U.S. business figures, Uzbekistan positioned itself as a stable and investment-friendly partner. Mirziyoyev held targeted meetings with senior American executives to advance projects in energy, transport, technology, and industry - sitting down with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Export-Import Bank Chairman James Cruse, DFC CEO Ben Black, and General Motors International President Shilpan Amin.
The visit concluded with the signing of a sweeping package of bilateral and multilateral agreements covering trade liberalization, investment protection, and financial cooperation - laying the groundwork for what both sides described as a new chapter in their partnership.
Saida Mirziyoyeva Named Co-Chair of American-Uzbek Business and Investment Council
Saida Mirziyoyeva, Head of the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan, has been appointed Co-Chair of the newly established American-Uzbek Business and Investment Council - a body created to deepen economic ties between the two nations.
United States will be represented by Sergio Gor, bringing with him a track record that spans both the private sector and public service.
Gor is expected to serve as a key bridge between the business communities of the two countries - connecting American companies with emerging opportunities in one of Central Asia's fastest-growing economies.
The decision to establish the Council was made jointly by the presidents of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the United States Donald Trump on the sidelines of the C5+1 Summit on November 6, 2025, highlighting a new chapter in bilateral relations.
Ms. Mirziyoyeva's appointment sends a clear message about Tashkent's ambitions: Uzbekistan is actively courting American investment in its strategic economic sectors and positioning itself as an open and reform-driven partner for U.S. businesses.
The move also underscores Uzbekistan's broader push to expand its footprint in international economic cooperation - with Washington emerging as a key partner in that effort.
Mr. Gor's appointment reflects the Trump administration's broader economic agenda: strengthening American competitiveness abroad, expanding market access for U.S. businesses, and ensuring that international partnerships deliver tangible benefits for the American people.
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Trade relations between Uzbekistan and the United States of America have entered a transformative new chapter. The Council is here to advance the business bonds of our two nations. The roots of the American-Uzbek Business and Investment Council (the Council) go back to the historic visit of Uzbekistan’s President, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, to Washington, D.C., from November 4–6, 2025, for the C5+1 Summit. During this summit, delegations from both countries reached an agreement to formally establish the Council as a platform for bilateral economic cooperation. Shortly after, President Mirziyoyev signed a decree on November 12, 2025, officially mandating the creation of the Council.
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