'Uzbekistan: New Era of Opportunity' with Eldor Mannopov Icebreakers: A conversation about Canadian and Eurasian business

Join us on a journey through the heart of Central Asia and the birthplace of 1001 Arabian Nights - the Republic of Uzbekistan. Visit Tashkent and Navoi, Khiva and Samarkand, Kyzylkum and Aralkum deserts - all through the eyes of the Canadian Honorary Consul of Canada in Uzbekistan and Managing Partner at Dentons Uzbekistan - Mr. Eldor Mannopov.

In this episode, we discuss the progressive reforms and improvements introduced by the government of Shavkat Mirziyoyev in support of the foreign business, Uzbek's extraordinary hospitality and personal experiences living and working in the country.

Related links to this episode:
Dentons UzbekistanCanadian Consulate in Uzbekistan
Timeline:
00:40 Intro
00:50 Considering an “honorable profession”
04:26 Merging with Dentons
05:10 Landmark M&A: privatization of Coca-Cola in Uzbekistan
06:21 Gosplan years
08:23 President Merziyoyev era
9:51 Monetary policy reform
14:33 Tax reform: stable and transparent regime
17:31 Public procurement laws and e-government innovations
20:23 1001 Arabian Night stories' birthplace
21:51 Mining industry reform in Uzbekistan
27:27 Foreign investors in Uzbekistan mining
30:13 Desert fishing with Ambassador John Kur
32:22 6 million tons of cotton and the death of the Aral Sea: ESG solutions
34:46 Extraordinary hospitality of Uzbek people
36:26 Goals-based living
36:52 What does the future hold for Eldor?
37:23 Outro

Icebreakers is produced by CECC, an independent non-profit organization that promotes bilateral trade and investment between Canada and Eurasia. www.canadaeurasia.com