TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, December 17. Uzbekistan
and South Korea discussed the implementation of cooperation
projects in infrastructure development, transport and logistics, as
well as the processing of rare metals and critical raw materials,
Trend reports via the
press service of the Uzbek President.
The matters were addressed during a meeting between President
Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan and a delegation from the National
Assembly of the Republic of Korea, led by Speaker Woo Won-shik. The
delegation’s visit was in connection with their participation in
the 3rd meeting of parliamentary leaders from the Republic of Korea
and Central Asian nations.
The sides explored avenues for further enhancing the special
strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and South Korea, with a
particular focus on deepening inter-parliamentary cooperation.
The parties expressed satisfaction with the ongoing intensity of
political and parliamentary exchanges between the nations. They
highlighted the steady growth in trade turnover and South Korean
investments, particularly in initiatives aimed at modernizing the
economy and advancing high-tech industries.
Attention was drawn to the development of an Inter-Parliamentary
Cooperation Program and the reinforcement of parliamentary
"friendship groups," aimed at fostering closer ties.
The discussions also underscored the importance of meticulous
planning for forthcoming high-level events, including the
anticipated Central Asia–Republic of Korea Summit.
Meanwhile, trade turnover between Uzbekistan and South Korea
reached $1.4 billion in the period from January through October
2025, accounting for 2.2 % of Uzbekistan’s total foreign trade
turnover. Uzbekistan's imports from South Korea amounted to $1.4
billion, representing 3.7 % of the country’s total imports.
