According to the publication, the results of the 2026 Index of Economic Freedom, released by the Center for Economic Research and Reforms, show that Uzbekistan’s position on the global stage has significantly improved. In particular, the country ranked 86th out of 184 nations, scoring 60.3 points. This marks an increase of 2.3 points compared to the previous year.
Lamine Zeroual, who headed Algeria from 1994 to 1999, was born on July 3, 1941 in Batna, Algeria. From the age of 16, he served in the National Liberation Army, which fought to liberate Algeria from French rule. After the declaration of independence in 1962, he studied in Moscow and Paris. Returning to Algeria, L. Zeroual continued his military and main work activities. In particular, in 1990-1991 he worked as the Ambassador of Algeria to Romania.
The parties highly appreciated the activities of the Uzbekistan–Oman Joint Investment Company, established with the participation of the Oman Investment Authority, which is currently making a достойный (significant) contribution to the economy of Uzbekistan.
During the negotiations, the parties discussed in detail the prospects of supplying high-quality fruits and vegetables grown in Uzbekistan to the Omani market.
At the beginning of the meeting, the Ambassador warmly congratulated the Minister on his appointment to this high position. During the talks, the parties discussed in detail the issues of further intensifying bilateral cooperation in the field of tourism and elevating it to a new level.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the development of bilateral trade and economic cooperation, the expansion of investment opportunities, and other priority areas.
During the meeting, they discussed developing mutually beneficial cooperation in tourism, establishing new travel routes, and implementing promising projects.
