Presidents expressed satisfaction with productive outcome of visit

Presidents of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Sadyr Japarov held a briefing with mass media after negotiations. The President of Uzbekistan sincerely thanked the President and the people of Kyrgyzstan for the traditionally warm and cordial welcome.

"It is symbolic that our state visit takes place in the year of the thirtieth anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan," Shavkat Mirziyoyev said.

The head of Uzbekistan has highly appreciated the summit meetings held in a trusting and constructive spirit. The sides have discussed in detail the key areas of multidimensional interaction and made concrete decisions on its deepening.

One of the important documents adopted as a result of the talks has been the Declaration on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. According to the head of state, this is the beginning of a new stage in the development of multifaceted cooperation in the interests of our countries and peoples.

The parties are interested in implementing major infrastructure projects in the energy and mining sectors, including coal mining, with the participation of businesses and investors from the two countries.

In order to undertake these works on systemic basis, an Uzbek-Kyrgyz Development Fund is to be expanded, an integrated program of strategic trade and economic partnership for 2023-2025 and an agreement on the development of priority areas of industry has been approved.

Particular attention has been paid to the intensification of interregional ties. Regular meetings of the Council of Heads of Border Regions will serve to deepen them.

"We have no analogue of such a unique platform with any other country," said Shavkat Mirziyoyev.