TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, December 16. The fourth
meeting of the Speakers of Parliaments of Central Asian states and
Korea is scheduled to take place in 2026 in Kazakhstan, Trend reports via the
Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan.
The announcement was made during the third meeting of the
Speakers of Parliaments of Central Asian countries and Korea, held
under the theme “Cooperation for Human Dignity, Social Justice, and
Environmental Protection.”
During the plenary session and thematic discussions,
participants held in-depth talks on economic cooperation and
digital transformation. Proposals were developed to advance the
digital economy, introduce innovative solutions, and support small
and medium-sized enterprises.
Within the framework of environmental and green policies, the
discussions focused on measures to mitigate the impacts of climate
change, promote the efficient use of natural resources, improve
environmental legislation, and strengthen parliamentary oversight
in this area.
Subsequent to the convening, a collaborative communiqué was
ratified, encapsulating the consensus achieved. The stakeholders
have reached a consensus to perpetuate collaborative efforts in the
domain of parliamentary diplomacy, facilitate the interchange of
optimal legislative methodologies, and enhance the frameworks for
dialogue engagement.
Meanwhile, trade turnover between Uzbekistan and South Korea
reached $1.4 billion in January–October 2025, accounting for 2.2%
of Uzbekistan’s total foreign trade.