The Presidents of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan highlighted the successful results of the talks

Following productive negotiations at the Kuksaroy Residence, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, delivered statements to the media.

The President of Uzbekistan expressed deep satisfaction, noting that the state visit of the President of Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan was a historic event and marked an important milestone in the development of the strategic partnership and alliance between the two countries.

During the visit, the second meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council took place, at which key aspects of the bilateral agenda were discussed.

Priority attention was given to issues of economic cooperation. It was noted that Kazakhstan is one of Uzbekistan’s key trading partners.

Since the beginning of the year, trade turnover has increased by 15 percent, reaching almost $4 billion. Comprehensive work is underway to raise this figure to $10 billion by 2030. An essential event of the visit was the opening of the International Center for Industrial Cooperation “Central Asia”.

This flagship project aims to deepen cooperative ties between the two countries and to form modern value-added chains.

New projects in priority areas, totaling $1.3 billion, were also launched.

In addition, key directions for developing transport connectivity were discussed in detail. It was agreed to develop modern transport corridors jointly, improve the efficiency of border infrastructure, and stimulate transportation, including through the ports of Aktau and Kuryk.

Cooperation in the energy sector, including advancing joint projects in traditional and alternative energy, was identified as a strategic priority.

The parties will also continue to strengthen cooperation in environmental protection and the rational use of water resources, particularly in Central Asia.

Significant attention is devoted to developing cultural and humanitarian ties. This year, the “Lazgi” ballet performance, an art exhibition, a writers’ forum, and a youth festival were successfully held in Almaty and Astana. The Kazakhstan Medicine Days in Uzbekistan also attracted broad interest and a warm response from citizens.

An agreement was reached to intensify exchanges between scientific and educational institutions, creative and youth organizations, and to expand joint programs in the field of tourism.

The parties once again reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional cooperation. In this context, the key role of the format of Consultative Meetings of the Heads of State of Central Asia was emphasized.

It was noted that tomorrow’s seventh Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia, to be held in Tashkent, will give new impetus to regional integration processes and to strengthening unity throughout Central Asia.

The importance of continuing mutual support on multilateral platforms, including the United Nations, the SCO, the CIS, the Organization of Turkic States, and “Central Asia Plus” formats, was highlighted.

“The visit of esteemed Kassym-Jomart Kemelyevich has once again clearly confirmed the high level of allied relations between our countries”, stated the Leader of Uzbekistan.

In conclusion, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev expressed confidence that the agreements reached and the documents signed will enrich bilateral partnership with concrete substance, open new horizons for joint projects, and create a solid foundation for the sustainable development of the brotherly states.