Joint Chamber of Commerce Switzerland-Eastern Europe, Central Asia, South Caucasus JCC

The volume of trade between #Switzerland and #Moldova has been limited to date. In 2022, total trade was CHF 76 million and there is potential for trade to grow between the two countries. Switzerland mainly exports pharmaceutical products, vehicles and machinery to Moldova and imports primarily textiles, machinery and agricultural products. In June 2023, the EFTA states concluded a free trade agreement with the Republic of Moldova, which will boost economic and trade relations between the four EFTA countries and Moldova, for example by increasing market access and strengthening the legal framework for businesses. Learn about Moldova's economic /business landscape, opportunities presented by the EFTA-Moldova free trade agreement and the country's newly-introduced state-aid scheme for investment at the Joint Chamber of Commerce Switzerland-Eastern Europe, Central Asia, South Caucasus JCC ???? Moldova-Swiss Business Webinar???? “Economic Landscape and Investment Incentives 2025” March 19, 2025 10:30 – 11:45 CET Organised in partnership with Swiss Textiles and Invest Moldova Agency For a detailed program and to register: https://lnkd.in/ep84aSXU #Moldova #EFTAMoldova #FreeTradeAgreement

#Georgia is set to establish itself as an important transit hub for Asia-Europe trade over the medium term, which will boost investment and services demand.?This together with the #EFTAGeorgia #FreeTradeAgreement improves market access and legal certainty for the Swiss export industry. Come and learn more about Georgia's thriving business and innovation ecosystem over lunch at the business roundtable organised by Joint Chamber of Commerce Switzerland-Eastern Europe, Central Asia, South Caucasus JCC in partnership with Switzerland Global Enterprise. ???? JCC Networking Lunch???? “Update Georgia: Economic and Innovation Landscape 2025” April 8, 2025 12:00-14:30 For the full program and to register: https://lnkd.in/eG3qnszY

Uzbek-Afghan Joint Economic Activity Tashkent and Kabul, are considering the creation of a joint trade zone on the border, the construction of a cement plant in #Samangan, and investment in oil and gas extraction. #Uzbekistan will increase electricity supplies, reduce tariffs, and lift restrictions on agricultural exports. Discussions are also underway regarding the extension of the @Hairatan–Herat #railway and the implementation of a 500 kV transmission line project at a reduced cost of $222 million. #Uzbekistan #Afghanistan #Samangan #HairatanHeratRailway #Electricity #FreeTradeZone https://lnkd.in/eV_A7665

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will maintain its support for Tajikistan’s Rogun Hydropower Plant (HPP) project in 2025, as announced by the bank’s new country manager, Ko Sakamoto, on February 25. https://lnkd.in/eGYriGqe #Tajikistan #RogunHydropowerPlant #Energy

Joint Chamber of Commerce Switzerland-Eastern Europe, Central Asia, South Caucasus JCC and Switzerland Global Enterprise make it official! After years of close partnership and active collaboration, the Joint Chamber of Commerce Switzerland-Eastern Europe, Central Asia, South Caucasus JCC and Switzerland Global Enterprise signed an official Memorandum of Understanding on February 25, 2025 enshrining their planned multi-year cooperation on paper. SGE represented by Michael Kuehn has been on the JCC board for over a decade. JCC thanks him and Xavier Cornut for the friendship and partnership. We look forward to reaching new heights together in our work to build Swiss trade and investment in Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the South Caucasus.

Kazakhstan's Kazatomprom, the state-run nuclear energy firm, has struck a deal with Switzerland's Axpo Group and Kernkraftwerk Leibstadt AG (KKL AG) to supply uranium to two nuclear power plants in Switzerland. The moves come after Western governments, including Switzerland, have taken steps to downgrade their reliance on Russian uranium supplies, with Kazakhstan now looking to fill the opening in the market. https://lnkd.in/eTUEdyKb

#Kazakhstan and #Hungary have reached agreements on #oil deliveries and collaborative #energy projects, including test shipments of Kazakh oil to Hungary and joint efforts in the #nuclearenergy sector. https://lnkd.in/eDNDCQCs

Swiss companies’?international business activities are exposed to certain risks on the compliance and bribery front. The disruptions resulting from a region’s political instability are likely to increase institutional weaknesses and bribery exposure. Despite robust compliance programs addressing corruption, companies report that they continue to face undue solicitations, some of which can qualify as extortion. On February 20, 2025, JCC’s Legal and Tax Chapter organized a webinar on the topic “Resisting Extortion in International Business Activities“. Laurence Ponty, Chair, JCC Legal & Tax Chapter; Partner, Archipel Law opened the webinar after a welcome from Dorit Sallis, Managing Director, Joint Chamber of Commerce Switzerland-Eastern Europe, Central Asia, South Caucasus JCC.?Faiza Alleg Dolivet, a lawyer at the Paris Bar and a certified mediator (CMAP, CEDR, and OECD Roster), analysed this problematic issue and explored some practical approaches, including in the Eurasia Region, to identify these risks and define appropriate measure to address them effectively. #compliance #bribery #internationalbusiness #businessextortion #Eurasia

#Kyrgyzstan has officially?launched?its first-ever #publicprivatepartnership (PPP) in the #railway sector, marking a milestone in the country's infrastructure development. The $3bn deal for the Makmal-Karakol railway aims to enhance the transport network, create job opportunities, and strengthen regional trade ties. https://lnkd.in/eX-nrrzb

Why Uzbekistan? Key Advantages for Foreign Businesses in Uzbekistan In recent years, the Uzbek government has carried out global reforms aimed at improving the investment climate and creating favorable business conditions. How to Start a Business in #Uzbekistan: A Brief Guide for Foreign Investors https://lnkd.in/ddJR6Yvy #UzbekistanFDI #UzbekistanBusiness