Uzbekistan Seeks Indian Partners for Mining Projects, Aims for $2 bn Trade Boost

Tashkent has opened its doors to Indian investors, inviting firms to take part in the country's mining and metallurgy sector. The Uzbek government highlighted a range of opportunities, from gold and copper extraction to the development of uranium, critical minerals and rare‑earth elements.

The outreach comes as Uzbekistan sets an ambitious target of $2 billion in bilateral trade with India for the coming year, signalling a strategic push to deepen economic ties with New Delhi.

For the South‑Asian diaspora, the move presents a potential avenue for business expansion and job creation, especially for entrepreneurs and professionals with expertise in resource extraction and processing.

While details on specific projects remain limited, the invitation underscores Uzbekistan’s desire to diversify its economy and tap into India's growing demand for raw materials essential to technology and energy sectors.

Stakeholders in both countries will be watching how quickly Indian firms can mobilise capital and expertise to meet these opportunities, and whether the projected trade figures will materialise.