WNAM MONITORING: The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has concluded the extensive program of his state visit to the Kyrgyz Republic and his participation in the informal Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and Azerbaijan. At Issyk-Kul Airport, the President of Uzbekistan and his spouse were seen off by President Sadyr Japarov and his spouse.
During the visit, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held talks with his Kyrgyz counterpart in a narrow format and in an expanded format with the participation of official delegations. The discussions focused on strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership, expanding trade, industrial cooperation, transport connectivity, water and energy cooperation, and cultural and humanitarian ties.
The most significant outcome of the summit was the signing of the Treaty on Allied Relations, elevating bilateral cooperation to the highest level. An agreement was also reached to establish an Interstate Council.
The two sides also exchanged a substantial package of documents covering the state border, social protection and pension provision, higher education, mutual travel of citizens, culture, tourism, and the agro-industrial sector.
Specific measures were identified to increase bilateral trade to $3 billion, implement new industrial cooperation projects, develop infrastructure along the China – Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan railway, and accelerate the implementation of the Kambarata HPP-1 project.
Upon completion of the visit, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and his spouse departed for Tashkent.
