BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 4. Uzbekistan engaged in
discussions with representatives of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region to explore avenues for expanding economic
cooperation, strengthening bilateral ties, and establishing a
visa-free regime, the country's FM, Bakhtiyor Saidov, wrote on his
social media account, Trend reports.
The meeting took place in Tashkent between Bakhtiyor Saidov,
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, and John Lee Ka-chiu,
Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Both parties noted that the visit could provide renewed momentum
to Uzbekistan–Hong Kong relations, contributing to the broader
framework of the comprehensive strategic partnership between
Uzbekistan and China.
The discussions underscored Hong Kong’s role as a leading global
financial and business hub, highlighting its potential to support
Uzbekistan’s efforts to modernize the economy and implement
advanced development initiatives.
The dialogue also addressed enhancing interregional cooperation,
fostering direct engagement between business communities, and
promoting joint economic and investment projects.
Following the meeting, Uzbekistan and Hong Kong exchanged verbal
notes expressing their intention to formalize an intergovernmental
agreement on a mutual visa-free regime, which would permit citizens
of both jurisdictions to travel and stay visa-free for up to 30
days.
Additionally, the talks examined opportunities for collaboration
in investment, finance, digitalization, artificial intelligence,
transport, and logistics, which both sides identified as key
drivers of future economic growth.
The visit reflects Uzbekistan’s broader efforts to strengthen
international partnerships, attract foreign investment, and expand
cooperation with major financial and innovation hubs across
Asia.
