The presidents of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan called for the further development of strategic partnership and alliance

A meeting between President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took place in Bukhara, the press service of the head of our state reports.

Current issues related to the further development and strengthening of Uzbek-Kazakh relations of friendship, strategic partnership, and alliance were discussed.

At the beginning of the talks, the head of state congratulated the President of Kazakhstan on the successful referendum on the new Constitution.

It was emphasized that regular informal meetings in the regions have become a good tradition, facilitating open and constructive discussions of pressing issues on the bilateral and regional agendas.

The practical implementation of the agreements reached during the President of Kazakhstan’s visit to Uzbekistan last November was noted with satisfaction.

Contacts at all levels, including intergovernmental and interparliamentary cooperation, have intensified.

Trade turnover is steadily growing, reaching $5 billion last year. Cooperation projects in the automotive industry, infrastructure development, logistics, electrical engineering, construction materials, and other sectors are being successfully implemented.

A number of new initiatives in the fields of chemistry, geology, energy, automotive component production, and others were discussed.

Particular attention was paid to developing transport and logistics connectivity. The need for joint measures to modernize border infrastructure, eliminate bottlenecks, and create efficient transport corridors providing access to external markets was emphasized.

The parties also discussed accelerating major regional projects, such as the construction of the Kambarata Hydroelectric Power Station and promoting green energy export initiatives.

The importance of joint work on the rational use of water resources and the promotion of regional environmental initiatives, including Clean Air projects in border areas, was emphasized.

The leaders expressed their commitment to expanding cooperation in innovative and high-tech areas, including developing cooperation in space technology, digitalization, e-commerce, and startup support.

An agreement was reached to intensify cultural and humanitarian exchanges, including holding Culture Days, youth forums, and strengthening partnerships in the creative economy and tourism.

The heads of state also exchanged views on international and regional policy issues.

During the meeting, the deputy prime ministers presented reports on current aspects of the trade and economic agenda, including measures being taken to increase mutual trade to $10 billion in the near future.

Following the talks, the governments were instructed to adopt a roadmap for implementing the agreements reached.