Uzbekistan, June 17 -- The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the government of Uzbekistan have agreed to deepen their long-term strategic cooperation, helping to establish a competitive, resilient, green and well-governed private sector and supporting the preparation and implementation of public-sector projects.The enhanced partnership framework agreement (EPFA) between the two parties will promote economic development in Uzbekistan through investment instruments, grants, technical assistance and policy dialogue.The parties will also give ear-marked assistance to domestic small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Uzbekistan through a separate cooperation agreement providing for technical cooperation and advi...