Kuwait Eyes Public-Private Partnership Opportunities in Uzbekistan

Raad Khalaf Al-Abdullah, Head of the Investment Committee and Deputy Chairman of Kuwait’s Combined Group Contracting Company (CGC), has met with Ilhomjon Umrzakov, Uzbek Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance, to discuss potential public-private partnership (PPP) opportunities in the country.

The meeting also included CGC manager Ramy Samir, Abduqodir Yoqubov, Deputy Director of the Public-Private Partnership Development Department at Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Economy and Finance, along with other key officials, The Caspian Post informs via Uzbek media.

The discussions focused on major infrastructure sectors such as energy and road development, which have seen significant growth in recent years. Both sides emphasized the importance of international collaboration within PPP frameworks and the potential to strengthen economic ties with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

CGC shared its extensive experience in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects and expressed interest in participating in future PPP initiatives in Uzbekistan. The meeting concluded with a mutual commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation, jointly evaluate promising PPP projects, and maintain continuous practical engagement.

For context, Combined Group Contracting Company (CGC), founded in 1965, is one of Kuwait’s leading infrastructure and industrial construction firms. Listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange, CGC specializes in transport and road infrastructure, oil and gas pipelines, energy, and industrial facilities, with a proven track record across Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and other GCC countries.