TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, February 26. Uzbekistan
and Paraguay have agreed to sign several documents in the mining
and geology sector, Trend reports via Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Mining
Industry and Geology.
That was announced during a meeting held in Asunción between
representatives of Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Mining Industry and
Geology and Mauricio Bejarano, Vice Minister of Mineral Resources
and Energy at Paraguay’s Ministry of Public Works and
Communications.
The parties engaged in discussions aimed at initiating practical
cooperation in key areas of the mining and geological sector, in
line with prior agreements made at the presidential level between
Uzbekistan and Paraguay. Significant focus was directed towards
enhancing scientific and technical collaboration, emphasizing the
sharing of expertise and the creation of joint initiatives in
resource exploration and mineral development.
In the aftermath of the discussions, both parties expressed
their willingness to solidify their collaboration by signing
pertinent agreements and adhering to the established procedures and
timelines.
Meanwhile, in December 2025, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and
President Santiago Peña signed a joint statement reaffirming their
commitment to strengthening political dialogue and expanding
practical cooperation.
Two additional documents were signed in the presence of the
presidents: a protocol concluding bilateral market-access
negotiations related to Uzbekistan’s accession to the World Trade
Organization and a memorandum between the two countries’ foreign
ministries establishing a mechanism for regular political
consultations.
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