TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 7. President of
Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, met with a delegation from Austria,
led by Federal Minister for European and International Affairs
Beate Meinl-Reisinger and Federal Minister of the Interior Gerhard
Karner, to discuss the further development of practical
cooperation, Trend
reports via the press service of the Uzbek president.
The parties expressed satisfaction with the steady expansion of
contacts across various levels. Trade turnover between the two
countries has tripled in recent years.
Active cooperation projects are currently underway in
construction materials, mountain tourism, healthcare, the chemical
industry, agriculture, banking and finance, among other
sectors.
The Intergovernmental Commission continues to operate
effectively. During the visit, a successful joint business forum
was held, and significant agreements were signed in the areas of
labor migration, diplomatic service, and taxation.
The sides noted the expansion of cultural and educational
exchanges and emphasized the importance of establishing a
systematic high-level dialogue to further increase trade turnover
and promote joint initiatives in priority sectors.
In the area of security cooperation, the parties underscored the
significance of continuous information exchange in combating
terrorism, human trafficking, drug trafficking, and cybercrime.
They also shared perspectives on current regional and international
issues.
Earlier, on May 5–6, 2026, Beate Meinl-Reisinger and Gerhard
Karner visited Kazakhstan as part of their regional tour.
