TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, January 26. Uzbekistan
and Germany have discussed prospects for intensifying cooperation
in trade and investment, Trend reports via the Uzbek Ministry of Foreign
Affairs.
The discussions took place during the 20th round of political
consultations between the foreign ministries of Uzbekistan and
Germany, held in Tashkent. The Uzbek side was represented by Deputy
Foreign Minister Muzaffar Madrahimov, while the German delegation
was led by Niklas Wagner, Commissioner of the German Foreign
Ministry for Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia.
During the consultations, the parties reviewed the progress of
agreements made at the highest level, assessing the current status
and prospects of their political and diplomatic cooperation.
Special emphasis was placed on expanding cultural and humanitarian
exchanges, as well as deepening dialogue within international
organizations.
The sides also exchanged views on key international and regional
issues, reaffirming their commitment to further strengthening
Uzbek-German relations and ensuring the timely execution of all
bilateral agreements.
In parallel, Uzbekistan’s trade turnover with Germany reached
$1.2 billion from January through November 2025. This marked a 20%
increase compared to the same period in 2024 ($1 billion) and a
24.7% rise compared to the same period in 2023 ($962.4 million),
reflecting sustained growth in bilateral trade.
