Uzbekistan's $12bn business drive gathers pace during Rubio visit

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Uzbekistan is advancing a reported $12 billion business package spanning railways, critical minerals, finance, and technology during a visit by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev outlined investor-attraction measures as companies reported growing commercial activity.

The package covers railways, critical minerals, finance and technology, with major US firms involved. Uzbek President Mirziyoyev outlined measures to attract investors, while business executives told Euronews that commercial activity is growing.