The President of Uzbekistan discussed issues of trade and economic cooperation with Afghanistan
On the sidelines of the Economic Cooperation Organization summit in Khankendi, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the acting Deputy Prime Minister of Afghanistan for Economic Affairs Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradara.
Current aspects of further expansion of mutually beneficial cooperation in the trade, economic, transport, logistics, and energy sectors were discussed.
The steady growth in trade turnover and the number of joint ventures was noted with particular satisfaction.
Business contacts have intensified. In May of this year, trading houses of Uzbekistan were opened in Kabul and Mazar-i-Sharif. In June, an Agreement on Preferential Trade was signed.
The leader of Uzbekistan emphasized the importance of further development of cross-border trade and related infrastructure, promotion of cooperation projects in the mining, textile and pharmaceutical industries, production of construction materials, processing of agricultural products and other areas.
The importance of accelerating the implementation of a strategically important regional project - the construction of the Trans-Afghan Railway - was noted roads.
Official website of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Related news
Tashkent to Host Second Meeting of Termez Dialogue on Connectivity Between Central and South Asia on June 4–6
On 4-6 June, Tashkent will host the second meeting of the Termez Dialogue on Connectivity between Central and South Asia under the theme: “Peace, Connectivity, and Resilience: Shaping the Foundation for Shared Prosperity”.
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan sign roadmap for trade and economic cooperation
As part of the working visit to Astana, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attended a ceremony for the signing of an Action Plan to implement agreements reached in the areas of investment and trade.
The “Uzbek Model” of Rehabilitation: Seven Years of “Mehr” Humanitarian Operations
In the modern history of New Uzbekistan, protecting the rights, freedoms, and legitimate interests of its citizens – wherever in the world they may be – has become not merely a constitutional obligation, but the highest expression of the state's humanity and responsibility.