Uzbekistan and Belgium discuss expanding trade, investment, logistics and technology cooperation, with both sides reaching agreements to increase Uzbek exports and develop partnerships in pharmaceuticals and other sectors.
Uzbekistan and Belgium are seeking to expand trade and economic cooperation following a business delegation’s visit to Belgium and Luxembourg, where Uzbek representatives held talks with European companies and institutions. The discussions focus on investment, trade, transport connectivity, market access and digital services.
As part of the visit, Uzbek businesses held bilateral business-to-business meetings with representatives of Belgian and other European companies. The talks explored opportunities to increase investment cooperation, improve transport connectivity and expand access for Uzbek products to European Union markets.
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Financial cooperation and the development of digital services also form part of the discussions. The engagement is aimed at creating additional opportunities for businesses from Uzbekistan and Belgium to establish commercial partnerships and expand their presence in each other’s markets.
A separate meeting takes place at the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Belgium with representatives of the European Commission and the European Investment Bank. Participants discuss investment opportunities, the European Union’s Global Gateway initiative, transport infrastructure development and ways to strengthen private-sector participation.
The discussions result in agreements to expand trade and economic ties between Uzbekistan and Belgium, develop logistics routes and increase supplies of Uzbek products to the Belgian market. The two sides also agree to explore greater technological and investment cooperation in the pharmaceutical sector.
The latest engagement comes as Uzbekistan seeks to increase its economic presence in European markets. Belgium is also emerging as a destination for Uzbek exports. During the first half of 2026, Uzbekistan exports 807 tonnes of food products worth more than $1 million to Belgium, including dried plums, dried herbs, beans and raisins.
The two countries are also exploring improvements in transport connectivity. Earlier in September, Uzbekistan’s Tourism Committee and Belgium’s ambassador discussed the possibility of establishing direct air connectivity between the two countries to support tourism and broader exchanges.
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The latest business discussions therefore provide a platform for Uzbekistan and Belgium to deepen commercial engagement, strengthen logistics links and create opportunities for investment and technology partnerships. The focus on pharmaceutical cooperation and expanding Uzbek exports adds further areas for developing bilateral economic ties.