- Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan held talks on expanding stock market cooperation and financial integration in Central Asia.
- Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are highlighted for their leading roles in investment progress.
Kazakhstan and Russia Recognized as Principal Partners of Uzbekistan
What happened
Kazakhstan and Russia have been recognized as principal partners of Uzbekistan. This partnership formalizes the economic diplomacy of Uzbekistan, which President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has described as having member states as 'our natural partners.' The cooperation is based on practical mechanisms such as free trade regimes, visa-free movement of citizens, and mutual recognition of standards.
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Why it matters
The partnership confirms the growing economic integration of Central Asia. For instance, in 2025, Uzbekistan's GDP grew by 7.7%, while exports reached $33.8 billion, an increase of 24%. CIS countries accounted for approximately one-third of Uzbekistan’s foreign trade.
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan were previously noted for their leading roles in investment progress and had been discussing expanding stock market cooperation and financial integration in Central Asia.
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Who's involved
- UzbekistanUzbekistan, the sovereign state at the center of the partnership.
- KazakhstanKazakhstan, a partner in the new principal partnership.
- Commonwealth of Independent StatesThe Commonwealth of Independent States, the regional organization defining the partnership structure.
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The entities involved
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Kazakhstan
sovereign state in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
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Commonwealth of Independent States
regional organisation whose participating countries are former Soviet Republics
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