UAE delegation visits Uzbekistan to participate in Tashkent International Investment Forum

President of Uzbekistan receives H.E. Bin Touq & accompanying delegation

H.E. Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, received H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, and his accompanying delegation that is currently on an official visit to the Central Asian nation. H.E. Saeed Matar Al Qemzi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Republic of Uzbekistan, was also present during the occasion.

During a meeting between the two sides, H.E. Bin Touq conveyed the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; and H.E. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, to the Uzbek side. He conveyed their wishes to the Uzbek leadership and its people for further progress and success. Similarly, President Mirziyoyev conveyed his compliments to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, wishing the UAE and its people further development and prosperity.

Furthermore, the meeting explored the means to strengthen UAE-Uzbek cooperation in various areas and economic sectors of mutual interest, particular in the new economy, tourism, transport, entrepreneurship, technology and agriculture. The two ministers acknowledged the importance of enhancing and diversifying the existing partnership between the two countries by capitalizing on the commonalities in their development aspirations.

H.E. Bin Touq emphasized that apart from the trade and economic cooperation, the UAE -Uzbekistan relations are built on the strong foundations of friendship, mutual respect, common interests, a shared Islamic heritage, and ongoing cultural exchanges between their peoples.

H.E. said: "Uzbekistan is a key partner of the UAE in the Central Asian region, and a beloved destination for UAE citizens and residents for travel, tourism, study, and to engage in economic activities. The UAE government is keen to continue working closely with our Uzbek partners to further develop cooperation in various sectors that hold promising opportunities for the future."

The UAE delegation is in Tashkent to participate in the Tashkent International Investment Forum and to explore new joint action plans with the Uzbekistan government and private sectors. The fifth session of the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) between the two countries and a series of meetings with various Uzbek ministers and government officials will also take place during the visit.

The visiting UAE delegation includes more than 24 government and private sector participants, most notably the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Investment, Etihad Credit Insurance, DP World, Etihad Water and Electricity, Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Masdar, SWS, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, Tadweer, and E20 Group, among others.