Shavkat Mirziyoyev receives Kazakhstan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs

On March 31, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yermeк Kusherbayev, who arrived in the country on an official visit. This was reported by the press service of the Uzbek leader.

At the beginning of the meeting, the high-ranking guest conveyed the sincere greetings and best wishes of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to the Uzbek leader.

Current issues related to further strengthening the close friendship, strategic partnership, and allied relations between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan were discussed.

The parties expressed satisfaction with the active cooperation being carried out at the level of parliaments, governments, regions, and business circles.

It was noted that the Joint Intergovernmental Commission is operating effectively. Trade turnover continues to grow steadily, while cooperation in industry, energy, transport, ecology, and water management is consistently expanding.

During the meeting, particular attention was paid to accelerating economic projects, establishing cooperation in the field of rare metals, increasing tourist flows, and further expanding humanitarian exchange programs, including in the areas of space and the creative economy.

The importance of thorough preparation for upcoming bilateral and multilateral events was emphasized. The sides also exchanged views on international and regional political issues.