The President of Uzbekistan discussed the development of bilateral relations with the Prime Minister of Armenia

On October 8, on the sidelines of events in Avaza, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting with Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, the press service of the head of our state reports.

The parties discussed pressing issues regarding the further expansion of multifaceted Uzbek-Armenian relations.

Active contacts at various levels were noted with satisfaction; political consultations between the two countries were held recently.

Mutual trade volumes are growing, and 80 enterprises involving Armenian capital are successfully operating in Uzbekistan. Direct air links have been established between the capitals.

The importance of advancing cooperation projects in agriculture, as well as in the jewelry, light, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries and tourism, was emphasized.

In this context, the need for a productive upcoming meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission and joint business events was highlighted.

The parties also discussed the international agenda and cooperation within multilateral organizations.