Seeking Opportunities for Business Expansion
The Uzbekistan-Poland Business Forum, held at the Hilton Tashkent City on February 25, 2025, marked the beginning of a new phase in economic cooperation between the two countries. Many promising areas of cooperation were discussed at the forum, including energy, transportation, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals, and representatives of relevant ministries and companies engaged in lively discussions.
Polish Companies’ Interest in the Uzbek Market
Polish business representatives have long shown great interest in the Uzbek market: in March 2022, a Polish delegation visiting Uzbekistan to participate in the First International Investment Forum visited the Tashkent Metallurgical Plant (TMP ) and met with its president, Zafar The delegation visited the Tashkent Metallurgical Plant (TMP) and met with its president, Mr. Zafar Tuychiyev. The delegation inspected and appreciated the production processes and high-tech equipment of this modern industrial enterprise.
Piotr Kocoń, a prominent Polish businessman and Honorary Consul of Uzbekistan, stressed that the trends in the construction sector in Uzbekistan are developing rapidly and consumer demand requires the development of new types of modern coated steel products for the construction sector. Kocoń stated: “We are very pleased to be able to offer our products in line with the European standards. We visited the production process of this modern industrial company in line with European standards and examined the various products of the plant in the showroom. Here we also had a videoconference with the management of Intermetal, the largest factory in Poland, to confirm the quality and price of the products. As soon as we arrive in Poland, we will organize an extensive presentation of the plant for specialists.”
Importance of the Tashkent International Investment Forum
Piotr Kocoń noted that his participation in the Tashkent International Investment Forum, scheduled for March 2022, would provide an opportunity to familiarize investors, logistics, operations, and new transportation solutions to enhance business cooperation between Polish and Uzbek companies. He said, “Uzbekistan offers extensive market access and business partners that cannot be found elsewhere! We invite the Polish business community to participate in the Forum by joining a group of top companies that want to expand their cooperation and expand their business by taking advantage of Uzbekistan’s potential,” he said.
Concrete Progress in Cooperation
Cooperation between the two countries has made steady progress in recent years, and at the February 2025 Uzbekistan-Poland Business Forum, representatives from Equnico, APS Energia, Clever Logistic, Pronar, Mlekovita, and other companies explored opportunities for expanding business ties and implementing joint projects in key economic sectors. The forum also included a signing ceremony for a bilateral agreement, which was followed by B2B and B2G talks to promote further economic cooperation between the two countries.
In addition, Abdulla Azizov, Head of Uzbekistan’s Pharmaceutical Industry Development Agency, met with a Polish delegation led by Adam Struzik, Marshal of the Mazovshe Province, to strengthen bilateral relations in the pharmaceutical sector through production cooperation, joint investment projects, and cooperation in scientific research and innovation. They discussed strengthening bilateral relations in the pharmaceutical sector through production cooperation, joint investment projects, and cooperation in scientific research and innovation.
Expanding Cooperation in the IT Sector
Cooperation is also taking place in the IT sector: a delegation from IT Park Uzbekistan visited Poland and held strategic meetings with five companies, which provided an opportunity to explore common interests to promote partnership and establish cooperation. With the growing interest of European companies in the Uzbekistan market, this cooperation has the potential to build important bridges and will help them enter the local market and implement their projects.
Future Prospects
Piotr Kocoń noted that in the annual report of the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Parliament, it can be seen that the importance of Central Asian countries, especially Uzbekistan, is gradually increasing in Poland’s foreign policy doctrine. This is a very promising sign for the future development of bilateral relations.
Conclusion
Economic relations between Uzbekistan and Poland are characterized by mutual interests and potential for cooperation. Platforms such as the Tashkent International Investment Forum offer valuable opportunities for companies from both countries to work together and strengthen cooperation. For foreign business owners considering entering the Uzbek market, participation in such forums is an important first step in opening new business opportunities.
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