The 57-year-old former banker was arrested in June 2020, as was his 31-year-old son who was rounded up on tax evasion charges.

The yield for the dollar bonds were 3.9 percent and 14 percent for the national currency bonds.

Russia's Eximbank provided 24.4 million euros at an annual rate of 0.51 percent, while VEB.RF, one of Russia's largest investment companies, loaned 30.4 million euros at an annual 1.85 percent.

Uzbekistan has taken a further step in its drive to lure foreign investors: providing them with a comprehensive guide of how to do business in the country.