Author: Allayorova, Leylo Bahodirovna

Annotation: The Belt and Road Initiative proposed by the Chinese government has receivedactive support and participation from more than 100 countries and international organizations worldwide. Uzbekistan is located in the center of Central Asia and isan important hub of the Belt and Road Initiative. Uzbekistan was one of the earliestcountries to support and actively participate in the Belt and Road Initiative. Therefore, the “Belt and Road” has also had a profound impact on Uzbekistan’sforeign trade. Research shows that Uzbekistan’s participation in the Belt and Road Initiative has significantly promoted Uzbekistan’s foreign trade growth. The findingsof this research also will hopefully be significant for Uzbekistan to participate in the BRI when facing challenges and prospects related to international trade in thecountry. The research conclusions of this the article has certain referencesignificance for how Uzbekistan can better respond to the challenges in internationaltrade by participating in the “Belt and Road” initiative.

Keywords: Belt and Road Initiative, Foreign trade, Uzbekistan, China.

Pages in journal: 679 - 688