Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan hosted a meeting with a delegation from the U.S. state of Utah to discuss a wide range of issues related to enhancing investment, trade-economic, and financial cooperation.

The focal point of the discussions was the potential for joint projects in key priority areas, including the extraction and processing of critical minerals, the development of information technology and educational programs, the metallurgical industry, agriculture, and transport and logistics infrastructure.

Special emphasis was placed on identifying common ground between Uzbekistan’s industrial capacity and Utah’s technological capabilities, as well as on strengthening interregional ties and encouraging direct engagement between the business communities of both sides.

The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of mutual interest in further expanding and deepening bilateral cooperation across all outlined areas, with a particular focus on sustainable development and technological partnership.