Mirziyoyev attends the meeting in Minsk

On June 27, in Minsk, Belarus, the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, attended the next meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council as the head of an observer state to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). This was reported by the press service of the President.

The meeting, chaired by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, was also attended by President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, President of Russia Vladimir Putin, and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel as an observer. Iran's newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the participants via video message. Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission Bakytzhan Sagintayev, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khalid Al Nahyan, First Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia Nam-Osorin Uchral, and CIS Secretary General Sergei Lebedev also took part in the event.

The agenda focused on expanding multilateral trade and economic cooperation, supporting industrial cooperation projects, and implementing joint programs in key areas.

At the beginning of his speech, President Mirziyoyev emphasized that further expansion and deepening of mutually beneficial cooperation with EAEU member countries is a priority of Uzbekistan’s foreign economic policy.

The President expressed gratitude to the member states for their active participation in the "Innoprom. The Central Asia" International Industrial Exhibition and the Fourth Tashkent Investment Forum held in Uzbekistan this year.

He noted that these events resulted in significant agreements, the identification of new areas for collaboration, and the initiation of promising projects.

President Mirziyoyev also reported on the progress of multilateral cooperation between Uzbekistan and the EAEU. He highlighted that during the period of Uzbekistan's participation as an observer, the country’s foreign trade turnover with EAEU states increased by 80 percent, reaching \$18 billion by the end of last year.

The head of state outlined key priorities for deepening the partnership with the EAEU, including the importance of creating favorable conditions to boost mutual trade.

He also expressed Uzbekistan’s interest in participating in trade facilitation mechanisms such as the EAEU Digital System of Technical Regulation, the Digital Transport Corridor Ecosystem, and the Eurasian Reinsurance Company.

Given the rapid development of information technology and artificial intelligence, the President proposed launching a separate program aimed at enhancing cooperation in digitalization. This would include areas such as e-commerce, digital labeling of goods, the creation of next-generation logistics platforms, and the introduction of AI technologies in various sectors.

“In addition, active work is underway with partners in the EAEU to simplify procedures and improve labor mobility. In this context, it was proposed to hold expert consultations on the harmonization of professional standards and qualification requirements in sectors with high labor demand,” the report stated.

President Mirziyoyev also confirmed Uzbekistan’s readiness to join the "Labor Without Borders" integrated platform operating within the EAEU.

In conclusion, the head of state noted that Uzbekistan’s active participation in EAEU multilateral programs and projects would contribute to strengthening economic cooperation and ensuring sustainable development for all participating countries.