FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENTS IN UZBEKISTAN

Abstract

The Republic of Uzbekistan has an immensely rich heritage in terms of culture, art and natural resources. The monuments that remain throughout the country bear witness to a long and eventful history in which Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan and Tamerlane the Great all left their marks. In 2015 Uzbekistan’s 6 main trade partners     are China –19.9%, Russia – 17.5%, Kazakhstan – 12.0%, Republic of Korea– 6.8%, Turkey – 4.7% and Germany– 2.1%. The main commodities of Uzbekistan that are exported include energy and oil products, cotton, chemical products, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, services, food products, machinery and equipment.