In Ljubljana, Akram Aliyev, Uzbekistan’s Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry, and Trade, met with executives from prominent Slovenian companies. The talks resulted in agreements to collaborate on projects in pharmaceuticals, energy, chemicals, infrastructure, and agriculture. Beyond the hydropower initiative, the countries plan to establish contract manufacturing for pharmaceutical products, build an indoor football arena and aviation hangars, and pursue projects in food storage, as well as the production of agricultural machinery and components.
The delegation also toured Kontron’s production facility in Slovenia, a company specializing in telecommunications, industrial electronics, and Internet solutions. Both sides agreed to deepen their partnership, with further details to be finalized at a business forum scheduled for May 22, 2025.
Akram Aliyev stated: “Agreements were made on a range of joint projects in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, energy, chemicals, infrastructure development, and agriculture.” This reflects the broad scope of collaboration aimed at fostering innovation and economic growth between the two nations.
Bilateral trade between Uzbekistan and Slovenia reached over $175 million in 2024, with Uzbekistan’s exports growing by 25% compared to the previous year. The agreements on micro hydropower plants and other initiatives are expected to further strengthen economic ties, supporting sustainable development and infrastructure advancements in Uzbekistan.
The collaboration highlights a shared commitment to renewable energy and diversified economic partnerships. By leveraging Slovenia’s expertise in technology and Uzbekistan’s strategic focus on industrial growth, the joint projects aim to deliver mutual benefits and contribute to regional development goals.
