TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, November 15. President of
Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the Kyrgyz Republic
Sadyr Zhaparov discussed measures to boost bilateral trade and
accelerate the implementation of key cooperation projects in
industry, transport, energy, and infrastructure, Trend reports via the press
service of the Uzbek president.
The sides also emphasized the importance of maintaining active
interregional exchanges and strengthening cultural and humanitarian
ties. They exchanged views on current regional issues as well.
President Zhaparov is currently on a state visit to Uzbekistan
and is participating in the 7th Consultative Meeting of Central
Asian Leaders. The summit’s agenda is expected to include the
establishment of an International Center for Industrial
Cooperation, along with the signing of several agreements aimed at
further deepening bilateral cooperation.
Meanwhile, trade turnover between Uzbekistan and the countries
of Central Asia and Azerbaijan increased by 10 percent in the first
nine months of 2025, reaching $5.5 billion. Trade between
Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan accounted for nearly $700 million over
the same period.
