Informal Meeting Between the Leaders of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan
On March 29, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Almaty City for a working visit.
At the airport, the President of Uzbekistan was welcomed by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. In honor of the Uzbek Leader’s arrival, a guard of honor was lined up, and the national flags were raised.
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President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held an informal meeting in Almaty.
Leaders of two countries conducted in-depth discussions on further strengthening Uzbek-Kazakh relations in the spirit of good neighborliness, strategic partnership, and alliance at the delegation-level meeting.
At the beginning of the Summit, the Heads of states sincerely congratulated each other and the fraternal peoples of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan on the spring holiday of Navruz and the upcoming Eid al-Fitr.
They expressed particular satisfaction with the current highest level of multifaceted cooperation between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. Active contacts are being maintained at all levels. Trade turnover has increased by 14% since the beginning of the year, and an investment project portfolio worth over $4 billion has been formed. Additionally, close interregional ties and cultural-humanitarian exchanges are developing.
Two Presidents listened to reports from the Deputy Prime Ministers of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan on measures being taken to expand mutual trade and promote cooperative projects in key industries such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, oil and gas, textiles, agriculture, and other priority sectors.
The Presidents gave specific instructions to develop a long-term industrial cooperation program and accelerate the implementation of regional infrastructure projects.
They emphasized the importance of launching practical work on the International Center for Industrial Cooperation this year and expanding the activities of the joint foreign trade company.
The Leaders also exchanged views on regional issues, including preparations for the upcoming Central Asian Summits, which will be held in Uzbekistan in the coming months. Additionally, the schedule of upcoming bilateral and multilateral events was reviewed.
The meeting took place in a traditionally friendly and businesslike atmosphere.
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Presidents of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan visited the high-mountain cluster “Medeu.”
The Uzbek Leader was introduced to the history and architectural features of the Medeu dam, built at an altitude of 1,750 meters above sea level to protect against mudslides.
A “Stairway to Health,” consisting of 842 steps, leads to the top of the Medeu dam. In 2011, a 4.5-kilometer-long cable car was constructed near the dam, connecting it to the Shymbulak Ski Resort.
The Medeu Sports Complex, built in 1972, is located at an altitude of 1,700 meters above sea level. Its ice field covers an area of 10,500 square meters and can accommodate up to 3,000 people. Annually, more than 400,000 residents and guests of Almaty visit the complex.
Currently, the complex functions as a sports, tourism, and cultural hub. It regularly hosts sports competitions, mass ice-skating events, cultural activities, and festivals.
In 2011, it hosted competitions of the 7th Asian Winter Games, and in 2017 – events of the World Winter Universiade.
The Presidents of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan jointly watched exhibition performances by young figure skaters.
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The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, jointly visited the AlmatyFair.ai exhibition, dedicated to digital technologies and artificial intelligence.
The heads of state were introduced to cutting-edge solutions and innovative developments in these fields.
A presentation was held on the alem.ai Artificial Intelligence Center, which is being established at the initiative of the President of Kazakhstan.
Alem.ai is a platform for training specialists in the field of artificial intelligence, launching startups, and conducting scientific research in this area.
The leaders also got acquainted with the activities of the Central Asian Innovation Hubs (Astana Hub and IT Park Uzbekistan) – an alliance of the largest technology parks in Central Asia.
The Presidents emphasized the importance of expanding mutually beneficial cooperation in digitalization, developing joint IT products, and aligning national strategies in artificial intelligence and advanced information technologies.
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As part of the cultural program during his stay in Almaty, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, visited the Abylkhan Kasteyev State Museum of Arts.
Works by renowned national artists – Abylkhan Kasteyev, a founding figure of Kazakh fine arts, and Uzbek painter Ural Tansykbayev were viewed.
The exhibition served as a vivid testament to the rich artistic heritage of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, as well as a symbol of the strong cultural ties between the two brotherly nations.
The heads of state emphasized the importance of further expanding cooperation in the arts, including the organization of joint events and supporting initiatives aimed at deepening cultural dialogue.
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The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan concluded his working visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan.
As part of the high-level program in Almaty, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held an informal meeting, during which they discussed pressing issues on the bilateral, international, and regional agendas.
The leaders visited the Medeu ski resort cluster and explored exhibitions on digital technologies and artificial intelligence, as well as paintings and graphic works by prominent artists from both countries.
The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, saw off the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, at Almaty International Airport.
The President of Uzbekistan departed for the city of Tashkent.
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