BlackRock is considering participation in key projects in Uzbekistan

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting with Adebayo Ogungbesan, a member of the Board of Directors and Senior Managing Director of BlackRock, the world's largest investment company, as part of his working visit to Davos.

During the negotiations, the parties thoroughly discussed the current state and prospects for investment cooperation between Uzbekistan and BlackRock, as well as the implementation of previously reached agreements. Particular attention was given to possible formats for the participation of the global investment giant in the economy of Uzbekistan.

The interlocutors examined the prospects for involving BlackRock in the country's priority projects, including through equity participation in Uzbek enterprises. Mechanisms for joint investments and tools for attracting international expertise to further improve the investment climate in the republic were also discussed.

The President of Uzbekistan supported BlackRock's initiatives to expand its investment presence in the country and emphasized the significance of cooperation with leading global financial institutions. According to him, such a partnership can contribute to accelerating economic reforms, attracting long-term capital, and enhancing the transparency of corporate governance.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of events in Davos, where sessions and negotiations of world leaders in politics, business, and financial institutions are held, focusing on issues of the global economy, sustainable development, and international investment cooperation.

Source: President.uz