The Presidents of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan discussed the prospects for the development of bilateral practical cooperation

The Zagulba residence hosted a meeting between the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in a narrow format. This was reported by the press service of the head of our state.

The head of our state thanked the President of Azerbaijan for the invitation and the warm hospitality extended to the delegation of Uzbekistan.

The presidents exchanged views on the further expansion of the Uzbek-Azerbaijani multifaceted relations of strategic partnership.

The intensification of contacts at the level of parliaments, governments, regions, foreign policy and other departments, and analytical circles was noted with satisfaction.

In recent years, the volume of trade between the two countries has been steadily growing. The number of joint ventures increased 4 times.

Projects to organize the assembly of Uzbek cars, sericulture and textile clusters in Azerbaijan have become successful examples of fruitful cooperation.

As a result of the business forum held on the eve of the visit, a solid portfolio of new cooperation projects and trade contracts was formed.

The leaders of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan discussed the prospects for deepening industrial cooperation in energy, engineering, metallurgy, urban planning, agriculture, mining, textile, sericulture, pharmaceutical, electrical and other industries.

In order to support and promote joint projects, the importance of ensuring the effective operation of the established Uzbek-Azerbaijani Investment Company was emphasized.

Particular attention was paid to the development of cooperation in the field of transport and transit. The need to increase cargo transportation along the Middle Corridor, joint development of logistics and port infrastructure was noted.

The Presidents stated the importance of developing interregional cooperation, organizing regular meetings of the leaders of the regions of the two countries for the joint development and promotion of new cooperation projects.

Mutual commitment was expressed to the development of cultural and humanitarian exchanges, the practical implementation of joint programs in the field of education and science.

The importance of joining efforts in the fight against international terrorism, extremism, drug trafficking, and cybercrime was emphasized.

The heads of state also exchanged views on the international and regional agenda, discussed the issues of continuing an intensive dialogue and mutual support within the framework of multilateral structures.