Special Envoy Gor Hosts U.S.-Uzbekistan Business Investment Council

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Published April 6th, 2026

Detected April 6th, 2026

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The U.S. Department of State's Office of the Spokesperson announced the inaugural Washington D.C. meeting of the U.S.-Uzbekistan Business Investment Council (BIC), co-chaired by Special Envoy Sergio Gor and Uzbekistan's Head of the Presidential Administration Ms. Saida Mirziyoyeva. The BIC will promote bilateral trade and investment and encourage long-term commercial partnerships between U.S. and Uzbek companies.

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The Department of State announced the establishment of the U.S.-Uzbekistan Business Investment Council following its first meeting on April 6, 2026 in Washington D.C. Special Envoy Sergio Gor stated that President Trump recognizes Central Asia's, and particularly Uzbekistan's, importance in global commerce and connectivity. The Council's stated goals include deepening economic engagement, promoting trade and investment, and encouraging long-term commercial partnerships between U.S. and Uzbek companies, with the stated aim of job creation in both countries.

This is an informational announcement about a diplomatic initiative and does not create new legal obligations or compliance requirements for private entities. Companies seeking to do business in Uzbekistan should monitor BIC activities for potential trade facilitation opportunities. No specific implementation deadlines, regulatory requirements, or penalties were announced.

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Office of the Spokesperson

April 6, 2026

Today, Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor attended the first meeting in Washington D.C. of the U.S.-Uzbekistan Business Investment Council (BIC) alongside Uzbekistan’s Head of the Presidential Administration Ms. Saida Mirziyoyeva. Speaking at the meeting, Special Envoy Gor stated, “President Trump understands the importance of Central Asia, and especially Uzbekistan, in global commerce and connectivity.” The U.S.- Uzbekistan Business Investment Council will deepen and broaden our economic engagement, promote trade and investment, and encourage long-term commercial partnerships between U.S. and Uzbek companies. This effort will not only strengthen our ties with Uzbekistan but also lead to job creation in both countries and advance a shared vision of an even more prosperous and secure region.