The president of Uzbekistan stressed the importance of further expanding the scope of practical cooperation with Azerbaijan

On February 23, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the minister of Economy, co-chairman of the bilateral intergovernmental commission Mikoyil Jabborov, who came to our country under the leadership of the Azerbaijani delegation to participate in the first meeting of the joint Territories forum and the meeting of the Business Council.

Issues of implementation of agreements reached at the highest level were considered.

Before the meeting, Minister of economy Mikoyil Jabbarov conveyed to the head of state the sincere greetings and best wishes of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.

In the conversation, it was noted with particular satisfaction that cooperation projects are being implemented rapidly in the automotive, textile and Silk Industries. An agreement on the conclusion of a joint investment fund is being signed. Promising projects are being prepared in the oil and gas network, transport and logistics sectors.

It was noted that the scale of practical cooperation between the two countries is important, including further expansion within the framework of the implemented localization program.