Constructive dialogue with foreign states and international organizations.
On December 27, a solemn ceremony of presentation of credentials by newly appointed foreign ambassadors to Uzbekistan took place.
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received credentials from the Ambassadors of the Republic of Latvia Reinis Trokshi, Hungary Gyula Kovacs, the French Republic Orelia Bouchez and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Yusuf al-Utaibi.
The Head of State sincerely congratulated the newly appointed ambassadors on the beginning of the diplomatic mission in our country.
It was noted that Uzbekistan attaches great importance to the development of constructive dialogue, expansion of mutually beneficial partnership with foreign states and international organizations.
The leader of Uzbekistan separately dwelled on the prospects of full-scale and long-term cooperation with the countries represented by the newly appointed ambassadors.
Latvia is a reliable and important partner of Uzbekistan in Europe, for many years it has been promoting the country's entry into the Baltic and Scandinavian markets.
Traditionally friendly and mutually beneficial relations have developed between our states. The Republic of Latvia provides constant support to Uzbekistan within the framework of international organizations and the European Union.
At the same time, there are still great unrealized opportunities for the development of cooperation. The need to effectively use the potential of trade relations between the two countries, actively promote joint projects and programs in the fields of transport, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, textile industry, tourism was noted.
The visits of high-level Latvian delegations to Uzbekistan planned in 2022 will open up new opportunities for expanding cooperation.
The leader of Uzbekistan noted with satisfaction that in recent years bilateral relations with Hungary, based on centuries-old historical proximity and close ties of our peoples, have been characterized by progressive development.
During the visit of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to Uzbekistan in March this year, Uzbek-Hungarian cooperation reached the level of strategic partnership.
They expressed confidence that the continuation of a constructive dialogue between the leaders of the two countries will contribute to the further development of interstate relations.
A mechanism of interregional cooperation has been created. In June of this year, the first Forum of Rectors of Universities of the two countries was successfully held. Since September, students from Uzbekistan have started studying in Hungarian universities within the framework of the "Hungarikum" program.
France, which enjoys great prestige in the international arena and has significant economic potential, is one of Uzbekistan's key partners in the European Union.
An official high-level visit to France in 2018 and telephone talks with President Emmanuel Macron in August this year contributed to the comprehensive strengthening of Uzbek-French relations.
In Uzbekistan, together with French companies, a number of mutually beneficial projects are being implemented, in particular, for the production of Renault cars in the Jizzakh region, modernization of energy facilities with EDF, communal infrastructure with the participation of Veolia, construction of a solar power plant with Total Eren.
The President of Uzbekistan also highly appreciated the cooperation with the French Development Agency, which assists our country in the implementation of socio-economic projects and programs.
The interest in the implementation of promising projects in the innovative, agricultural, mining, medical, educational, tourism spheres, the expansion of cultural and humanitarian ties was confirmed. As noted, an exhibition dedicated to the cultural heritage of Uzbekistan will be held in the Louvre Museum in 2022.
Saudi Arabia is an important partner of Uzbekistan, which has great authority and financial and economic potential not only in Arab-Muslim countries, but also around the world.
The meetings with the Minister of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Al Saud and Prince Muhammad Al Saud, gave an additional impetus to the development of bilateral relations, the President stressed.
An important contribution to the expansion and deepening of Uzbek-Saudi cooperation was made by the visits to Uzbekistan of Foreign Minister Prince Faisal and Minister of Investment Khalid al-Falih, which took place this year.
The President expressed satisfaction with the successful implementation of major energy projects in the regions of the republic jointly with the Saudi company ACWA Power.
At the end of the credentials ceremony, the President of Uzbekistan wished the heads of diplomatic missions of foreign countries great success in fulfilling their responsible and honorable mission to strengthen the ties of friendship and multifaceted cooperation with the Republic of Uzbekistan.
