American-Uzbek Business Council Formed in Washington

New council aims to expand business ties between the U.S. and Uzbekistan

Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:36am

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a polished metal globe, a stack of business documents, and a pen resting on a clean, monochromatic background, conceptually representing the global nature of business and investment.The new American-Uzbek Business and Investment Council aims to facilitate global business ties between the two nations.Washington Today

A new American-Uzbek Business and Investment Council has been officially formed in Washington, with the stated goal of expanding business relationships between the United States and Uzbekistan. The ceremony was attended by Saida Mirziyoyeva, the head of the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan, and Sergio Gore, Trump's representative in Central Asia.

Why it matters

The formation of this council reflects the U.S. government's strategy of projecting influence in the region through investment and business ties. It raises questions about the objectivity of future investment decisions in Uzbekistan, as the American presence on the council could give U.S. companies an advantage. Additionally, Uzbekistan has lifted restrictions on money transfers to the U.S., indicating a reciprocal interest in investing in the American economy.

The details

Mirziyoyeva and Gore held informal talks the day before the council's launch at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence. Mirziyoyeva called the council's formation a step towards a brighter future of business relations with the U.S., while Gore noted the success of Trump's "business diplomacy" in the region. The State Department has made clear that it aims to project influence through investments, which aligns with the council's objectives. Restrictions on money transfers to the U.S. have also been lifted in Tashkent, and Trump has stated he expects Mirziyoyev to invest $100 billion in the American economy.

  • The American-Uzbek Business and Investment Council was officially formed on April 7, 2026 in Washington, D.C.
  • Mirziyoyeva and Gore held informal talks the day before the council's launch at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence.

The players

Saida Mirziyoyeva

The head of the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan.

Sergio Gore

Trump's representative in Central Asia.

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What they’re saying

“We are talking about any future projects in Uzbekistan, the discussion of which will not be complete without the Americans.”

— Sergio Gore, Trump's representative in Central Asia

“It's a step towards a brighter future of business relations with the United States.”

— Saida Mirziyoyeva, Head of the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan

What’s next

The new American-Uzbek Business and Investment Council will begin discussions on potential future business projects between the U.S. and Uzbekistan.

The takeaway

The formation of this council reflects the U.S. government's strategy of expanding its influence in Central Asia through investment and business ties. While it could lead to increased economic cooperation, there are concerns about the objectivity of investment decisions given the American presence on the council.