Saida Mirziyoyeva, head of Uzbekistan’s Presidential Administration, has called on American businesses to bring concrete investment projects to Uzbekistan, emphasizing that bilateral economic cooperation should benefit both countries.
Speaking at the second meeting of the U.S.-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council, Mirziyoyeva highlighted that the council should focus on practical outcomes rather than discussions about potential opportunities.
“That is how a partnership stays honest. Both sides have to win,” she said.
Mirziyoyeva recalled that President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and U.S. President Donald Trump had agreed to lay the groundwork for a major initiative during their meeting in Washington. Trump subsequently tasked the council with delivering results.
“Let there be a result!” Mirziyoyeva quoted the task, adding that both administrations shared a working approach based on fewer words and more practical outcomes.
She noted that nearly 200 American companies had visited Tashkent in June, followed by almost 100 more four months later as part of a delegation led by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
According to Mirziyoyeva, the growing engagement demonstrated that businesses seek markets where regulations are clear, access is straightforward and their requests receive timely responses.
She stressed that Uzbekistan had adjusted rules in response to entrepreneurs’ requests and was working to strengthen two-way economic ties. Uzbek investments are creating jobs in the United States, while purchases of American products support U.S. industrial enterprises.
Mirziyoyeva also pledged that every company participating in the council would be assigned a dedicated contact person to facilitate direct communication, and that issues raised by businesses would receive attention from the council’s co-chairs.
Addressing trade restrictions, she welcomed Rubio’s description of the Jackson-Vanik Amendment as a “relic of the Cold War” and expressed hope that the restrictions would be lifted soon.
“We agree, and we would be happy to see it retire. When it does, this council will be ready the next morning,” she said.
Mirziyoyeva concluded by urging American companies to approach Uzbekistan with specific projects or bring forward problems requiring solutions.
“In Washington, we said we were past talking about potential. So tonight, I ask the same of you. Bring us a project or bring us a problem. Both are welcome,” she said.