Strengthening UK–Uzbekistan Economic Cooperation
London, United Kingdom – June 19, 2025 – Finasia Capital was honoured to co-host the UK–Uzbekistan Eurobond Issuance, IPO & Corporate Governance Workshop on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in collaboration with the UK Department for Business and Trade, TheCityUK, and O&M Capital Partners. The event took place at the Hilton Hotel in Canary Wharf, London, and brought together a high-level delegation of Uzbek state-owned enterprises, financial institutions, and leading UK-based investment professionals.
🇺🇿 Delegation from Uzbekistan
The workshop featured senior representatives from some of Uzbekistan’s most influential institutions, including:
- Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Company
- JSC Almalyk Mining And Metallurgical Complex
- Uzbekneftegaz JSC
- Navoiyazot
- Regional Electrical Power Networks
- UzbekHydroEnergo
- JSC National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan
- SQB – O’zsanoatqurilishbank
- Agrobank
- AloqaBank
- Xalq Banki
- Uzbekistan Airports
- UzAuto Motors
📌 Workshop Focus Areas
- Pathways for successful Eurobond issuance
- Preparing state-owned enterprises for IPO
- Corporate governance frameworks aligned with global standards
- Investor engagement strategies and ESG alignment
🤝 One-on-One Investment Dialogues
In the afternoon, the agenda transitioned to targeted bilateral meetings between Uzbek entities and a select group of UK-based institutional investors and financial institutions. These one-on-one sessions provided a platform to:
- Explore sector-specific investment opportunities
- Discuss pipeline transactions and market entry strategies
- Align expectations on risk management, sustainability, and transparency
🌍 A Step Forward in Cross-Border Capital Market Development
This workshop marks a meaningful step forward in strengthening the financial and economic partnership between the UK and Uzbekistan. It reflects growing momentum in Uzbekistan’s reform-driven approach to capital market development, and the country’s commitment to aligning with global investor expectations.
We extend our gratitude to all participating institutions for their insights, collaboration, and shared vision. Finasia Capital remains proud to be at the forefront of building bridges between Uzbekistan’s key sectors and the global investment community.
