The Uzbekistan Ministry of Economy and Finance discussed closer economic and financial cooperation with a Hong Kong delegation led by Secretary for Justice Paul Lam. The talks focused on diversifying financing sources, attracting investment and using Hong Kong’s international financial expertise to support priority projects under Uzbekistan’s national development agenda. The parties also considered the use of financial instruments, greater public and private sector participation, and measures to improve projects’ investment appeal. Other potential areas of cooperation included tourism, education and artificial intelligence, with both sides indicating readiness to continue joint work.