An informal meeting between the leaders of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan took place
On March 29, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held an informal meeting in Almaty.
With the participation of delegations of the two countries, issues of consistent deepening of Uzbek-Kazakh relations of good neighborliness, strategic partnership and alliance were discussed in detail.
At the beginning of the conversation, the heads of state sincerely congratulated each other and the fraternal peoples of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan on the spring holiday of Navruz and the upcoming Ramadan Hayit.
The current highest level of Uzbek-Kazakh multifaceted cooperation was noted with particular satisfaction. Active contacts are maintained at all levels. Trade turnover is growing - by 14 percent since the beginning of the year, a portfolio of investment projects worth more than 4 billion dollars has been formed, close interregional ties and cultural and humanitarian exchange are developing.
The heads of state heard reports from the Deputy Prime Ministers of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan on the measures taken to increase mutual trade, promote cooperation projects between leading enterprises in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, oil and gas, textile, agricultural and other priority sectors.
The presidents gave specific instructions on the formation of a long-term industrial cooperation program, accelerating the implementation of infrastructure projects of regional importance.
The importance of starting practical work on launching the International Center for Industrial Cooperation this year, expanding the activities of the joint foreign trade company was noted.
An exchange of views took place on the regional agenda, including preparations for the Central Asian summits to be held in Uzbekistan in the coming months.
The schedule of upcoming bilateral and multilateral events was also reviewed.
The meeting was held in a traditionally friendly and businesslike atmosphere.
