'Uzbekistan: New Era of Opportunity' with Eldor Mannopov

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 Uzbekistan
• Canadian 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