Baku, March 3, 2023 (GNP): President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in Baku.
The President of Azerbaijan warmly appreciated the President of Uzbekistan for his cooperation and personal participation in the Non-Aligned Movement Summit held in Baku on March 2.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev, in response, emphasized Azerbaijan’s competent chairmanship in this structure.
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The Presidents thoroughly evaluated the execution of the agreements to reach the highest level. It was noted with great satisfaction that the strategic collaboration between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan has advanced to a qualitatively new level, packed with factual content, as a result of systematic and effective contacts.
The volume of trade between the two nations surged by over 50% in the previous year. Implementing joint projects in high-priority industries like textile, automotive, and sericulture is currently at an active stage. Potential projects in the transportation, logistics, and oil and gas industries are currently being planned.
An agreement on forming a joint investment fund was inked as part of the First Forum of Regions, which took place in Tashkent in February of this year.
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The interest in exchanging experiences in the growth of free economic zone operations and the tax administration system was observed.
The need for expanding cultural and humanitarian exchanges was highlighted.
The heads of state reviewed current international and regional challenges, as well as the schedule of planned events.
The meeting was held in a traditional open, warm, and welcoming setting.
