Mirziyoyev meets with Kazakh Prime Minister

On June 10, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Olzhas Bektenov, who is in Tashkent to participate in the Tashkent International Investment Forum. The meeting was reported by the press service of the President of Uzbekistan.

At the start of the conversation, Olzhas Bektenov conveyed the greetings and best wishes of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to President Mirziyoyev.

The sides discussed pressing issues related to the further development and strengthening of the strategic partnership and alliance between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, in line with the agreements reached at the highest level.

It was noted with satisfaction that bilateral trade is steadily increasing. Joint projects are progressing successfully in key sectors such as automotive manufacturing, electrical equipment, textiles, metallurgy, pharmaceuticals, construction, and agriculture.

The importance of coordinated action between the two governments was emphasized, particularly in boosting mutual trade and establishing a long-term industrial cooperation program in priority sectors, including regional partnerships.

For reference, this year’s forum has brought together more than 7,500 delegates, including nearly 3,000 foreign guests from around 100 countries. Among them are Bulgarian President Rumen Radev, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, Kazakh Prime Minister Oljas Bektenov, Kyrgyz Prime Minister Adilbek Kasimaliev, Tajik Prime Minister Kohir Rasulzoda, Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexander Novak, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Nokerguli Ataguliyev, President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Odile Renaud-Basso, President of the New Development Bank Dilma Rousseff, as well as high-level delegations from Russia, China, the United States, the Arab world, and regions across Europe, Asia, and Africa.