Uzbekistan's WTO accession: results achieved and tasks ahead

A press conference in Tashkent focused on the current state of Uzbekistan's accession to the World Trade Organization and the next priority tasks.

Participants included Sung-Yo Choi, chair of the Working Party on Uzbekistan's WTO accession, Mika Oshikawa, director of the WTO Secretariat's accession department for new countries, and representatives of state agencies. The event presented detailed information on economic reforms being carried out as part of the country's accession, results achieved in negotiations, and future tasks.

It was noted that the 12th and 13th meetings of the Working Party were held this year. Within these meetings, answers were provided to more than 400 questions posed by member states, and over 30 relevant documents were submitted. Tangible results were also achieved in bilateral negotiations on market access for goods and services. Participants stressed that WTO membership will expand foreign trade opportunities, improve the investment climate and boost the competitiveness of the national economy.