Management and Economics
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DOI: Regulatory Transformations In Turkey’s Foreign Trade Policy: Opportunities And Implications For Uzbekistan
Soliev Abdumajid Jabbor og'li , 2nd year in a master's degree at Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies, UzbekistanAbstract
The regulation of foreign trade plays a decisive and multifaceted role in shaping the economic architecture of modern states, profoundly influencing trade volumes, investment dynamics, and the overall trajectory of economic stability and growth. In this context, the present study provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolving framework of foreign trade regulation in Turkey and its broader implications for Uzbekistan. The article explores in detail the mechanisms of Turkey’s customs policy, the development of special economic zones, the implementation of free trade agreements, and the progressive transformation of the national regulatory environment. It further investigates how these policy shifts affect Uzbekistan’s trade environment, investment attractiveness, and participation in regional economic networks. The study’s findings reveal that Turkey’s dynamic and reform-orientated approach to trade regulation generates both significant opportunities and complex challenges for Uzbekistan. Consequently, the research underscores the necessity of strategic alignment and adaptive policy measures aimed at strengthening bilateral economic cooperation, enhancing competitiveness, and fostering sustainable trade relations between the two nations in the context of regional and global economic integration.
Keywords
Turkey, Uzbekistan, foreign trade regulation
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