On June 4-6, the Certified Trade Mission took place in Uzbekistan, where U.S. companies came to strengthen their partnership with Uzbek businesses and the government. The mission was organized by AmCham Uzbekistan, the U.S. Commercial Service, the U.S. Embassy of Uzbekistan, and sponsored by the Investment Promotion Agency of Uzbekistan.
The Certified Trade Mission brought together a delegation of 7 U.S. companies from a variety of industries, including technology, engineering, power, and human infrastructure.
During the mission, the U.S. delegation met with Uzbekistan senior government officials and business leaders to discuss opportunities for increased trade and investment between the two countries. The delegation also participated in briefings by the U.S. Embassy and the Uzbekistan government, B2B and B2G meetings, an Evening Reception at U.S. Ambassador Jonathan Henick’s Residence, and Business Roundtable with AmCham Uzbekistan members.
Some of the highlights of the mission include the meeting where representatives of the Ministry of Digital Technologies and IT Park met with SAS (Statistical Analysis System) Senior Director of Customer Service Hamid Haktan Ishchi. The parties discussed the prospects for cooperation in the development of artificial intelligence, the creation of new jobs, and the possibility of opening a regional representative office of SAS in Uzbekistan.
Overall, the Certified Trade Mission was seen as a success by both U.S. and Uzbekistan officials.