{"id":63682,"date":"2026-05-13T22:07:04","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T22:07:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=63682"},"modified":"2026-05-13T22:07:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T22:07:04","slug":"uzbekistan-and-the-ots-new-horizons-for-investment-cooperation-and-priority-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/uzbekistan-and-the-ots-new-horizons-for-investment-cooperation-and-priority-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"Uzbekistan and the OTS: New Horizons for Investment Cooperation and Priority Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Special Report <\/strong><\/p>\n

Uzbekistan has historically been a proactive driver in strengthening ties among Turkic-speaking nations. Following a period of limited engagement, a pivotal turning point occurred in 2018 when the President of the Republic attended the 6th Summit of the Organization as a Guest of Honor. In 2019, the country ratified the Nakhchivan Agreement, officially becoming a full member of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS).<\/p>\n

Since joining, Uzbekistan has proposed 116 specific initiatives, more than half of which have already been successfully implemented. The economic impact of this strategic course is evidenced by the data: at the end of 2025, trade turnover with OTS member states increased by 9.6%, reaching $10.8 billion.<\/p>\n

Investment cooperation also shows a steady upward trend, with 4,352 enterprises operating with capital from member states as of early 2026. The Republic of T\u00fcrkiye remains a key strategic partner, with bilateral relations officially elevated to the level of a Strategic Partnership in 2017.<\/p>\n

T\u00fcrkiye<\/strong> leads all OTS countries in the number of enterprises established in Uzbekistan, reaching 2,137 units. Investment collaboration in 2025 was characterized by the utilization of funds totaling $3.2 billion, while trade turnover during the same period amounted to $3.024 billion.<\/p>\n

Transport connectivity is exceptionally robust, with 97 scheduled weekly flights operating between the cities of both nations across eight different routes, including Istanbul and Ankara.<\/p>\n

Kazakhstan<\/strong> stands as Uzbekistan’s largest trading partner within the Organization, with trade turnover growing by 11.4% in 2025 to nearly $5 billion. There are 1,212 enterprises with Kazakh capital successfully operating in the republic.<\/p>\n

The transport sector demonstrates immense scale, with freight volume exceeding 22.3 million tons in 2025, the majority of which\u201419.6 million tons\u2014was transported via rail networks.<\/p>\n

\"\"The dynamics of economic relations with Kyrgyzstan<\/strong> are marked by the highest growth rates in trade turnover, which surged by 37.1% in 2025 to reach $1.199 billion. The parties have solidified a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, facilitating an increase in joint ventures to 346 units.<\/p>\n

The transport sector recorded a significant rise, with total freight volume growing by 22.4% in 2025 to nearly 5.4 million tons. Export shipments across all modes of transport more than doubled, indicating deep integration of production chains.<\/p>\n

In 2024, a fundamental Treaty on Allied Relations was signed with Azerbaijan<\/strong>, opening a new chapter in bilateral cooperation. Trade turnover between the countries grew by 14.6% in 2025, totaling $307.3 million. In the investment sphere, 367 enterprises with Azerbaijani capital are currently active.<\/p>\n

The logistics partnership is also strengthening, as total freight volume increased by 28.3% in 2025, supported by 14 weekly flights between the capitals.<\/p>\n

Turkmenistan<\/strong>, which participates in the Organization as an observer, remains a vital partner, with trade turnover reaching $1.203 billion in 2025. The launch of the Shavat-Dashoguz joint border trade zone was a practical step toward streamlining commodity exchange. As of early 2026, 270 enterprises with Turkmen capital were functioning in Uzbekistan.<\/p>\n

In the transport sector, total cargo volume for 2025 amounted to approximately 1.785 million tons, reflecting a positive growth trend of 22.5%.<\/p>\n

Hungary<\/strong> also holds observer status and is actively developing high-tech cooperation with Uzbekistan. In 2025, mutual trade grew by 41.7%, reaching $117.4 million. Although there are 20 enterprises with Hungarian capital in the republic, their projects are notable for their significant scale.<\/p>\n

These include the establishment of poultry clusters in the Syrdarya region valued at $165 million and a $59 million project for the construction of water treatment facilities in “New Tashkent.”<\/p>\n

The successful implementation of initiatives and steady growth in economic indicators confirm that Uzbekistan has found the OTS to be an effective instrument for advancing its national interests.<\/p>\n

Further deepening industrial cooperation and developing the region’s transit potential create a solid foundation for transforming this space into a significant global manufacturing and trade hub. The strategic course toward closer integration with the Turkic world opens new prospects for attracting innovation and large-scale investment into key sectors of the national economy.<\/p>\n

Continuing this policy will not only strengthen the republic’s international standing but also ensure long-term socio-economic prosperity for all member states of the Organization.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Pakistan in the World \u2013 March \/ April 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n