President Mirziyoyev Holds Talks with Kazakh PM to Advance Bilateral Cooperation
Tashkent, The Gulf Observer: President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of the Republic of Uzbekistan welcomed a government delegation from the Republic of Kazakhstan, led by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, on March 15th, marking a pivotal moment in bilateral relations between the two nations.
President Mirziyoyev extended heartfelt congratulations to Prime Minister Bektenov on his recent appointment and expressed sincere wishes for his success in his new role. In response, Prime Minister Bektenov conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan to President Mirziyoyev, further solidifying the amicable ties between the two neighboring countries.
During the meeting, the leaders discussed avenues for further enhancing multifaceted cooperation between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. They placed particular emphasis on shaping a new agenda for practical collaboration in preparation for upcoming high-level joint events.
Both sides underscored the importance of overcoming barriers and implementing coordinated measures to boost mutual trade turnover, with a focus on activities led by authorized ministers within the working group. Discussions also centered on deepening cooperation in key sectors such as industry, transport, and logistics, essential pillars of the strategic partnership between the two nations.
The leaders highlighted the significance of actively promoting a new portfolio of investment programs in priority sectors and regional infrastructure projects in transportation and energy. President Mirziyoyev emphasized the necessity of maintaining close and systematic government-level contacts to drive forward mutually beneficial cooperation between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
The meeting between President Mirziyoyev and Prime Minister Bektenov reaffirmed the commitment of both nations to strengthening their longstanding ties and fostering greater collaboration across various spheres for the mutual benefit of their peoples.
