BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 5. Uzbekistan and
Tajikistan have discussed expanding bilateral trade, investment and
industrial cooperation, as well as strengthening parliamentary
ties, during a meeting between Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev
and Chairman of the Majlisi Milli of the Parliament of the Republic
of Tajikistan Rustami Emomali in Tashkent on November 4.
According to the presidential administration, the meeting took
place during Emomali's official visit to Uzbekistan. At the
beginning of the talks, Emomali conveyed greetings and best wishes
from Tajik President Emomali Rahmon to Mirziyoyev.
The sides reviewed ways to further strengthen relations based on
friendship, good-neighborliness, strategic partnership and
alliance, including cooperation between the two countries'
parliaments.
The leaders noted the growing momentum in bilateral cooperation
across several sectors, with increases in mutual trade and cargo
transportation. Joint industrial projects are also being
implemented in construction, energy, agriculture, electrical
engineering and other sectors.
Particular attention was given to the activities of the joint
investment company and opportunities to expand direct contacts
between the capitals and regions of both countries.
Additionally, the discussions covered closer cooperation in
culture, education and tourism, including increased humanitarian
and educational exchanges.
The sides emphasized the importance of strengthening the role of
legislative bodies in implementing agreements reached at the
highest level. They highlighted the need to intensify the work of
interparliamentary commissions, friendship groups and relevant
parliamentary committees.
Following the meeting, Mirziyoyev awarded Emomali Uzbekistan's
high state honor, the "Fidokorona Xizmatlari Uchun" (For Selfless
Service) Order, in recognition of his contribution to strengthening
strategic partnership and allied relations between the two
countries and expanding interparliamentary dialogue.
