Uzbek deputy ministers eye stronger economic cooperation with Korea

Ilzat Ablaxatovich Kasimov, Uzbekistan’s deputy minister of investment, industry and trade, voiced expectations for expanded economic cooperation between Korea and Uzbekistan on Wednesday during a speech at the 2026 Global Biz Forum hosted by The Korea Herald and Herald Business in Seoul. “As ties between the two countries continue to deepen, interest in partnering with Korean companies is growing steadily across Uzbekistan’s government and business sectors.