Trade turnover between two states comprised US$33.3 million in 2007, according to official data of Uzbekistan.

The Uzbek government said Malaysia is one of the important trade-economic partners of Uzbekistan in southern-eastern Asia.

Currently, 22 enterprises with Malaysian enterprises work in Uzbekistan, of which three are with 100% Malaysian capita. Among these ventures are UzMalOil (oil production), Malika Tielway (textile products), Fayz Mint Plaza (furniture products) and others.

As earlier UzDaily.com reported,Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is expected to take the current warm and cordial Malaysia-Uzbekistan bilateral ties to a new level when he arrives here Sunday for a four-day official visit.

The two countries are expected to enhance their close relationship, especially in the areas of economic and human capital development.