Malaysia, Uzbekistan, Pakistan Expand Economic, Trade Cooperation

Uzbekistan is actively strengthening its economic and trade partnerships across Asia through a series of high-level meetings and forums focused on expanding cooperation and investment. In June 2025, Uzbekistan engaged with Japan to enhance youth entrepreneurship, resulting in preliminary agreements in textiles and silk-based goods production. Concurrently, Uzbekistan and Malaysia reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral trade, focusing on green energy, oil and gas, chemicals, electronics, and semiconductor sectors, with trade reaching RM369.8 million in 2024 and plans to increase flight connectivity to boost tourism. Meanwhile, Uzbekistan and Pakistan emphasized transforming diplomatic relations into robust economic and industrial partnerships, targeting increased trade volumes up to $2 billion, joint ventures in special economic zones, and cooperation in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, energy, digital sectors, and manufacturing. Both countries also planned the Uzbekistan–Pakistan Business Forum and a 'Made in Pakistan' exhibition to promote bilateral commerce and investment. These efforts illustrate Uzbekistan's strategic drive to diversify and intensify its economic ties within the region.