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It was a pleasure to welcome H.E. Farhod Arziev, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to China to the Chamber on 10 March. The delegation was received by CEO Patrick Yeung, Asia, Africa & Middle East Committee Chairman Dewan Saiful Alam, Vice Chairman Qamar Minhas, and fellow committee members.
 
Uzbekistan has long been a center of civilization, serving as a hub of trade and culture at the heart of Central Asia along the historic Silk Road. Ambassador Arziev explained that Uzbekistan is the most populous country in Central Asia, with 60% of the 40 million population being under the age of 30, well-educated and tech savvy. Following significant economic reforms initiated in 2017, the country has liberalized its economic relations with neighboring countries and embraced open market access.
 
Today, Uzbekistan is a highly connected nation that facilitates the flow of people and capital under the Belt and Road Initiative, offering visa-free entry to over 100 countries. To further deepen bilateral relations with China, it established a Free Economic Zone in the Syrdarya Region, which has grown into a major hub for Chinese investment and industrial development.