BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 15. Uzbek President
Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet discussed
expanding bilateral trade, strengthening political dialogue and
advancing investment cooperation during a meeting on the sidelines
of the 7th Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building
Measures in Asia (CICA) summit in Baku on Thursday.
This was reflected in the statement by the press service of the
Uzbek president.
The leaders reviewed prospects for developing practical
cooperation between Uzbekistan and Cambodia, according to the Uzbek
president’s administration.
They emphasized the importance of establishing regular political
dialogue and expanding interparliamentary, cultural, humanitarian
and tourism exchanges.
Particular attention was given to measures to increase bilateral
trade, including organizing reciprocal exhibitions showcasing the
two countries’ industrial capabilities and arranging business
missions.
In this regard, the parties agreed to accelerate the development
of framework agreements on trade, economic and investment
cooperation.
Mirziyoyev and Hun Manet also exchanged views on current
regional and international issues, including opportunities to
maintain close coordination within the United Nations, the Shanghai
Cooperation Organization (SCO), the Association of Southeast Asian
Nations (ASEAN), the Non-Aligned Movement and other international
organizations.
The Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures
in Asia (CICA) is a multinational forum aimed at promoting peace,
security and stability across Asia through dialogue, mutual trust
and cooperation. Its 28 member states work together on regional
security, economic development, environmental protection,
humanitarian issues, and emerging threats.
