Lunch with the Ambassador of Uzbekistan

Join us for a special Distinguished Speaker luncheon with H.E. Javlon Vakhabov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the United States of America. 

This event is anyone interested in learning more about Uzbekistan, especially companies interested in discussing trade and investment issues. The Government of Uzbekistan has stated that it is open to interacting with interested businesses from all sectors. On May 15, 2018, in reiteration of their commitment, the Uzbek Government signed export and investment agreements worth $4.85bn on the sidelines of the first historical visit of the Uzbek President to the White House.

Located in Central Asia, Uzbekistan is home to almost 30 million people, has rich natural resources base, and enjoys annual GDP growth of 8%. Please join our discussion with the Uzbek Ambassador on commercial opportunities for U.S. companies and how to make the first step towards doing business in Uzbekistan.

AGENDA
Opening by Elena V. Son
Executive Director
The American-Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce

Welcome by Dickson Monk
Executive Director
Columbia World Affairs Council

Remarks by H.E. Javlon Vakhabov
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the United States of America

Q&A

REGISTRATION:
$25 members | $35 nonmembers | $20 students
Note: Columbia Chamber members can register at the member price!

Register online: https://www.columbiaworldaffairs.org/events.html
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For more information, contact Dickson Monk, dmonk@columbiaworldaffairs.org or 803.252.2197

Organized in partnership with the American Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce.