The Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan held talks with country managers from the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, Asian Development Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, International Finance Corporation and Islamic Development Bank on the current state of collaboration and options to broaden support for the central bank’s planned initiatives for the year. Discussions highlighted the role of international financial institutions’ recommendations and technical assistance in strengthening the Central Bank’s core functions, supporting financial inclusion for the population and small and medium-sized enterprises, and developing the financial market through international best practices and joint research. The parties agreed to continue dialogue on implementing the new initiatives during the year.