BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 10. Uzbekistan and
South Korea are seeking to strengthen interparliamentary ties and
expand cooperation on smart cities, digitalization and regional
development.


This was reflected in the statement by the Senate of Oliy Majlis
of Uzbekistan, following a meeting between First Deputy Chairman of
Senate Sodiq Safoev and Song Seok-jun, chairman of the Foreign
Affairs and Unification Committee of South Korea’s National
Assembly.


According to the information, in the course of the meeting, the
sides noted that Uzbek-South Korean relations have continued to
develop on the basis of mutual trust, respect and long-term
strategic partnership. They emphasized the importance of regular
political dialogue and active interaction between the two
countries’ parliaments.


Particular attention was given to strengthening contacts between
relevant parliamentary committees and interparliamentary
cooperation groups. The sides also discussed expanding the exchange
of legislative experience on regulating new and emerging
industries.


“The sides emphasized the importance of strengthening
parliamentary contacts and expanding the exchange of legislative
experience in new and promising sectors,” Uzbekistan’s Senate
said.


The meeting also focused on the regional dimension of
Uzbek-South Korean cooperation.







The parties expressed interest in expanding direct ties between
regions of Uzbekistan and South Korea, particularly in the
development of smart cities, digitalization of local government,
infrastructure and small and medium-sized businesses.


Closer regional cooperation could provide additional channels
for sharing experience and developing practical initiatives in
areas linked to urban development and digital transformation.


The discussions reflect the broader scope of the strategic
partnership between Uzbekistan and South Korea, with parliamentary
cooperation serving as an additional mechanism for strengthening
political dialogue and supporting bilateral initiatives.


The sides agreed on the importance of maintaining regular
contacts between parliamentary institutions and developing
cooperation between relevant committees and interparliamentary
groups.


Furthermore, during the meeting, the parties emphasized the need
to continue exchanging experience on legislative approaches to
emerging sectors as both countries pursue digitalization and
modernization of their economies and public administration.