During the business forum, participants got acquainted with perspectives of bilateral cooperation in various sectors of economy, investment potential of Uzbekistan and opportunities of investment cooperation, including within the Navoi free industrial and economic zone.

In two sectional sessions, the sides considered cooperation in energy, oil-chemical and oil-gas industries, geology, machinery, as well as information technologies, air transportation, banking and other sectors.

Trade turnover between Uzbekistan and France made up US$189.6 million in 2009. The most favourable trade regime established between the countries.

Currently, 15 joint ventures with French capital and one enterprise with 100% French capital operate in Uzbekistan. Fifteen French companies and Societe Generale have accredited representative offices in Uzbekistan.