SPECIAL NEWSLETTER

INVITATION:

JOINT ROUNDTABLE IN PHILADELPHIA, PA

PROMOTION OF STRONGER U.S.-UZBEKISTAN TRADE RELATIONS: Views by H.E. Ambassador Bakhtiyar Gulyamov on Commercial Opportunities for US Companies in Uzbekistan and His Assessment of Bilateral Business Cooperation

Issue Date: November 4, 2013

2013 Marks AUCC 20th Anniversary

Since 1993 the American-Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce has been at the forefront of advancing trade and business relations between the US and the Republic of Uzbekistan. AUCC prides itself in catering to the needs of our members, providing them with a platform to interact with policy makers in the US and the Republic of Uzbekistan and ensuring that bilateral commercial relations continue to be on the governments' top agenda.

For the last twenty years AUCC has been a vigorous advocate of the views of the business community to ensure that private sector positions are considered during the development of policies that impact American businesses and the future of U.S.-Uzbekistan relations.

We are delighted that today AUCC is a well-known organization that is recognized for its strength and ability to work closely with a great number of partner organizations. AUCC enjoys excellent working relations with the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Washington, D.C., the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Uzbek ministries, associations and organizations as well as the executive and legislative branches of the U.S. AUCC also coordinates its efforts with a great number of international financial institutions, business councils and other professional organizations.

If your company is interested in joining AUCC, please contact our office at 202-509-3744 or info@aucconline.com. We invite you to be part of our organization and participate in our activities and events.

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AUCC IN BRIEF

Established in 1993, the American-Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce (AUCC) is a private, non-profit trade association representing interests of U.S. businesses ranging in size from small private enterprises to large, multinational corporations conducting business in Uzbekistan.

Our Mission: To advocate the views of the business community to ensure that private sector positions are considered during the development of key policies that impact American businesses and the future of U.S.-Uzbekistan relations.

Our Objective: To serve the needs of its members by strengthening commercial relations between the United States and Uzbekistan.

Invitation to Business Roundtable with Uzbek Ambassador Bakhtiyar Gulyamov

INVITATION

JOINT ROUNDTABLE ON

ORGANIZED BY

THE AMERICAN-UZBEKISTAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,

US COMMERCIAL SERVICE, PHILADELPHIA AND

FOX SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, TEMPLE UNIVERSITY

Time and Date: 9.00 AM - 11.00 AM on Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Location: Fox School of Business, Temple University, 1801 Liacouras Walk, 701 Alter Hall, Philadelphia, PA 19122-6038, http://sbm.temple.edu/global/

RSVP: Alias.Farighi@trade.gov and info@aucconline.com or call 202-509-3744

GUESTS:

Bakhtiyar Gulyamov, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the United States of America
Laziz Kudratov, Trade and Investment Counselor, Uzbek Embassy in Washington, DC
Dr. Ram Mudambi, Executive Director, Temple CIBER

AGENDA:

Located in the heart of Central Asia, Uzbekistan is home to almost 30 million people, has rich natural resources base and enjoys a GDP growth of 8%. The country's established infrastructure and well-skilled workforce are an attraction to U.S. companies. In 2012 the US exports to Uzbekistan totaled more than $285 million compared to $100 million in 2011 and $101 million in 2010. AUCC members are currently negotiating contracts and projects, which, if implemented, will total about $4 billion invested in the next 2 - 3 years.

Please join our discussion with H.E. Ambassador Bakhtiyar Gulyamov, on his assessment of our countries' bilateral business cooperation and presentation on issues such as:

1) What are the business opportunities in the Central Asia's most populous market?

2) What trade and investment incentives are in place in Uzbekistan to encourage U.S. businesses to be more assertive towards the Uzbek market?

3) What obstacles do U.S. businesses face in Uzbekistan and how does the Uzbek Government help companies resolve them?

4) What are the Uzbek government's views on WTO, Customs Union and Free Trade Zone memberships?

5) What influence do these unions and collective agreements have on the US relations with Uzbekistan?

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