President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has concluded his working visit to the United States. The trip to the American capital was marked not only by the strengthening of bilateral economic ties but also by Tashkent's significant foreign policy initiatives on the global stage, Uza.uz reports.
A defining moment of the visit was President Mirziyoyev’s address at the inaugural meeting of the Peace Council. The Uzbek leader presented the international community with a strategic vision for stability in the Middle East:
- Top Priority: The socio-economic recovery and reconstruction of the Gaza Strip.
- Core Position: The necessity of long-term peace as the fundamental requirement for regional prosperity and development.
President Mirziyoyev engaged in a series of intensive negotiations with the architects of U.S. economic policy. Discussions centered on expanding the technological and financial footprint of American capital within Uzbekistan.
Key Meetings Included:
- U.S. Administration: Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
- Financial Institutions: Leadership of EXIM Bank (John Jovanovic) and the International Development Finance Corporation (Ben Black).
The visit culminated in a formal ceremony for the signing of bilateral agreements. A notable feature of the event was its nationwide scale: via video link, the heads of all regions of Uzbekistan participated in the presentation of joint projects. This underscores the direct interest of Uzbekistan’s provinces in attracting American investment and technology.
At the airport, prior to his departure for Tashkent, the President was seen off by Carolyn Lamm, Chairwoman of the American-Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce. This gesture symbolizes the high regard for the visit’s outcomes within the U.S. business community.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
February 20, 2026