Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) —  On 4 December, the Minister of Investments, Industry, and Trade of Uzbekistan, Laziz Kudratov, held a meeting with Fouad Mohammad Al-Ghanim, the founder and head of Fouad Al-Ghanim and Sons Group of Companies.

During the meeting, representatives of the Kuwaiti company praised the positive transformations taking place in Uzbekistan, highlighting its appeal as a country of great opportunities for foreign investors. They expressed a strong interest in implementing new mutually beneficial projects.

Prospective initiatives in areas such as healthcare, transport infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, and construction materials production were presented to the participants.

Special attention was given to the advantages of participating in public-private partnership programs, which aim to attract over $30 billion in long-term investments across various sectors of the economy. This underscores Uzbekistan’s commitment to sustainable development and fostering a trustworthy environment that protects investors’ rights.

As a result of the discussions, the Kuwaiti side expressed readiness to take practical steps toward implementing the proposed projects. To ensure effective collaboration, the Ministry assigned dedicated managers to oversee all stages of the partnership.

Fouad Al-Ghanim and Sons Group of Companies is one of Kuwait’s largest corporations, operating in sectors such as engineering, construction, energy, automotive, trade, shipping, aviation, telecommunications, hospitality, and real estate.