BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 17. Uzbek President
Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with a delegation from the United Arab
Emirates led by Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Al
Mazrouei to discuss expanding strategic cooperation between the two
countries.
This was reflected in the statement by the press service of the
Uzbek president, on the sidelines of the fifth Tashkent
International Investment Forum to discuss strengthening bilateral
ties and advancing agreements reached at the highest level.
At the beginning of the meeting, Al Mazrouei conveyed greetings
and best wishes from UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al
Nahyan, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin
Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al
Nahyan, and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed Al
Nahyan.
The talks highlighted the dynamic development of Uzbekistan-UAE
relations, noting steady growth in trade, investment and the number
of joint ventures.
Officials also said that several new agreements with Emirati
companies are expected to be signed on the sidelines of the fifth
Tashkent International Investment Forum.
Both sides agreed to accelerate the implementation of major
joint projects in areas including renewable energy, fuel
production, transport, logistics, artificial intelligence and
digitalization.
