The IMF revised Uzbekistan’s economic growth forecast upward to 5.5% from 5.2%. However, the fund now expects a wider current account deficit of 6.5% of GDP in 2024 and 6.1% in 2025, up from the previous estimates of 4.9% and 4.5%, respectively. The IMF also encouraged Uzbekistan to continue its efforts to reduce inflation and praised progress toward WTO accession.