Uzbek-Czech relations have reached a new stage of development

At the Kuksaroy residence, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Andrej Babiš held talks in a narrow format, with the participation of delegations from both countries, the press service of the head of our state reports.

The current state and prospects for further development of practical cooperation between Uzbekistan and the Czech Republic were discussed.

At the beginning of the meeting, the leader of our country emphasized that the current visit would be a breakthrough and would open a qualitatively new stage in the history of Uzbek-Czech multifaceted relations.

The dynamic development of cooperation in all areas was noted with satisfaction. Close contacts have been established at the government, ministry, and agency levels, and business and humanitarian exchanges have intensified.

Friendship groups have been established in parliaments. The Intergovernmental Commission is working effectively.

Trade turnover has almost doubled in recent years.

Thirty-seven joint ventures with Czech capital are successfully operating in our country. Work is underway on a number of new areas of cooperation.

Particular attention was paid to increasing mutual trade volumes. The goal was to increase trade turnover to $1 billion, including by expanding the range of supplies.

To stimulate mutual trade, the first Uzbek certification branch is being established in the Czech Republic, and a modern laboratory for Euro-6 vehicle certification and a quantum standard is being built with Czech partners.

An agreement was reached to develop a Technological Cooperation Program with leading Czech companies, including the implementation of projects in mechanical engineering, green energy, geology and critical raw materials, chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and other areas.

Prospects for cooperation in infrastructure development and the creation of smart cities, engineering, and digitalization were also noted.

In this context, project initiatives announced during the Uzbek-Czech business forum held the day before were supported.

The parties welcomed the intentions of the Export Credit Insurance Agency and the Czech Export Bank to support the implementation of projects in Uzbekistan.

To advance the overall economic agenda, it was proposed to establish a Business Council and hold the next meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission in Tashkent this August.

In the cultural and humanitarian sphere, mutual interest in expanding educational and academic exchange, including through dual degree programs, was confirmed.

The importance of regularly holding mutual culture and film days, exhibitions, and concerts, as well as increasing mutual tourist flow, was emphasized.

To this end, the issue of resuming direct flights between the capitals of the two countries will be explored.

Prospects for cooperation in the area of ​​organized labor migration were separately discussed.

An exchange of views on international issues also took place.

Finally, an agreement was reached to prepare a joint roadmap for the timely implementation of the decisions made.