Uzbekistan studies German experience in managing state assets and land

According to UzDaily, the director of the agency, Sohibjon Murodov, held separate talks with Dr. Andreas Kerst, who heads the division responsible for state holdings and equity participation at the German Federal Ministry of Transport. The German side outlined how the state manages its stakes in Deutsche Bahn AG, DB InfraGO AG, and other transport companies, as well as operational models for toll roads. The parties agreed to prepare a cooperation agreement and sign it in the near future; the document is expected to cover, among other things, the reform of state-owned transport enterprises and professional development for specialists.

According to the agency, the delegation visited the state-owned company BVVG, which manages, leases, and privatizes state-owned agricultural and forestry land. The Uzbek side studied parcel inventory methods, market and economic valuation, leasing procedures and open auctions, as well as the VESTA digital system. The agency noted that in Germany, privatization is considered only one of several tools for managing state land.

In addition, according to Nuz.uz, a seminar and working meeting with representatives of the German Federal Ministry of Finance and Indecon Consulting were held at the GIZ venue. Discussions centered on the draft Strategy for the Reform and Privatization of State-Owned Enterprises of Uzbekistan for 2026–2030, focusing on reducing state involvement in the economy, the role of supervisory boards, and implementing G20/OECD standards.