BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 2. Uzbekistan considers it advisable to establish an industrial alliance of Turkic states, Uzbekistan’s Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov said, Trend reports.
He made the remark during the second meeting of the heads of government and vice presidents of the member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS).
“The development of industrial cooperation and strategic sectors is one of the key priorities. In this regard, we consider it advisable to establish an industrial alliance of Turkic states, as well as to expedite the adoption of the Strategic Minerals Program, aimed at forming value chains for full-scale industrialization,” Aripov said.
Aripov noted that, in order to deepen economic integration, it is necessary to establish a coordination mechanism under the leadership of the countries’ deputy prime ministers.
“We hope for your support for this mechanism and its prompt approval,” said Aripov.
The Prime Minister noted that within the framework of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), particular importance is attached to simplifying customs and export procedures, reducing transit times, and introducing “green” infrastructure to develop trade between our countries. The implementation of these initiatives will significantly improve the business environment and increase the efficiency of logistics.