Tashkent: The Agency for Attracting Foreign Investment under the Ministry of Investments, Industry, and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan has entered into three significant cooperation agreements with companies from Poland and Finland: Freedom Finance, Bart sp. z o.o., and Metateks Oy.
According to Trend News Agency, the agreements are aimed at enhancing investment opportunities and fostering international collaborations. A memorandum of understanding has been signed with Freedom Finance, aligning the Agency with the Uzbek subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp. This agreement will facilitate the promotion of investment prospects in Uzbekistan, participation in global forums and conferences, and the exchange of information on projects and potential partners.
Additionally, the Polish company Bart sp. z o.o. has committed to an investment project focused on establishing a freeze-drying production facility for fruits, berries, and vegetables in Uzbekistan. The Agency will aid the company in connecting with local agricultural suppliers and addressing challenges related to certification, storage, and transportation of raw materials.
Concurrently, Finnish company Metateks Oy is set to develop eco-friendly packaging from phytoremediation plants using locally sourced materials. The Agency has pledged consulting support and will assist in establishing links with local suppliers to ensure the project’s success.
These agreements underscore the Agency’s commitment to fostering international partnerships and modernizing Uzbekistan’s investment landscape. They present opportunities for introducing advanced technologies, enhancing exports, and creating high-skilled employment opportunities.
Freedom Finance, a part of the international investment group Freedom Holding Corp., operates across nine countries, including the United States, Germany, Kazakhstan, and Russia. With over 6,800 employees and a market capitalization of around $5 billion, the company manages more than 530,000 brokerage accounts. Since its establishment in Uzbekistan in 2018, Freedom Finance has expanded to seven cities. Notably, in 2025, BlackRock, Inc. increased its stake in Freedom Holding Corp. to 0.85 percent, investing approximately $89 million.
Bart sp. z o.o., established in 1990, specializes in natural food supplements and dried fruits and vegetables. With over three decades of experience, the company is active in the EU market and is expanding its partnerships in Asia and North Africa. Metateks Oy, a Finnish biotech startup founded in 2024, focuses on developing regenerative biomaterials from phytoremediation plants.