BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 19. Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan discussed preparations for upcoming high-level events, as well as the expansion of trade, economic, investment, and industrial cooperation.
This was announced by the press service of the Uzbek Foreign Ministry.
According to the Ministry, the discussions took place during the latest round of political consultations in Tashkent. The talks were held on August 19 at the level of the two countries’ deputy foreign ministers, Bobur Usmanov and Samir Sharifov.
The parties reviewed the current state and prospects for the development of Uzbek-Azerbaijani relations in the spirit of strategic partnership and alliance, as well as issues related to strengthening political dialogue and expanding multifaceted cooperation.
Particular attention was paid to preparations for upcoming high-level events, deepening trade, economic, and investment cooperation, as well as developing cooperation in the fields of transportation, logistics, energy, and culture.
The sides emphasized the need to take practical cooperation to a qualitatively new level. “The importance of promoting new joint projects in industry and maximizing existing potential to further increase the volume of bilateral trade was noted,” the statement said.
In addition, the consultation parties noted the need to intensify cooperation in the fields of healthcare and culture.
Throughout the meeting, the sides also exchanged views on current issues on the regional and international agenda that are of mutual interest.
