Uzbekistan has put forward a proposal to the members of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) to develop a common program of industrial cooperation. This initiative is based on agreements reached at the 'Innoprom. Central Asia' international exhibition.
The initiative was proposed by the Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, Abdullah Aripov, during a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council, according to TASS agency. According to the head of the government of Uzbekistan, this program should become an effective tool for increasing the level of industrial interaction between Uzbekistan and the EAEU countries.
The Uzbek side suggested including in the document a list of potential joint projects, production sites, possible partners, and specific sources of financing. Furthermore, Uzbekistan announced its readiness to open an office for industrial cooperation in its country for direct interaction with the Eurasian Economic Commission.
Abdullah Aripov emphasized that this proposal is one of the practical steps towards implementing the plans for expanding cooperation between Uzbekistan and the EAEU, which were announced by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in Kazakhstan in May.
The meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council is taking place on August 6–7 in Cholpon-Ata. Participants in the meeting include Prime Ministers of Russia, Mikhail Mishustin; Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan; Belarus, Alexander Turchin; Kazakhstan, Olzhas Bektenov, as well as representatives from Iran and Cuba.
A meeting took place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, between Uzbekistan and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). During this meeting, new areas for practical interaction in medicine and pharmaceuticals were discussed at the Pharmaceutical Industry Development Agency.
The Agency Director, Abdullah Azizov, presented the Japanese side with information on the current reforms in Uzbekistan's pharmaceutical sector. He highlighted measures aimed at stimulating domestic production, attracting investment, implementing innovations, and expanding international partnerships.
Information was also provided about the agency's experience in joint work with foreign partners in areas such as technology transfer, scientific research, staff training, and the implementation of investment projects. JICA representatives indicated technical assistance in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, as well as opportunities for knowledge and experience exchange, and joint projects for specialists.
As a result of the meeting, the parties reached an agreement to expand practical cooperation between Uzbekistan and Japan. It was decided to implement joint initiatives and develop innovative projects in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Bakhtiyor Saidov, on July 27, accepted copies of the founding documents of the new Kazakh ambassador to Uzbekistan, Yaraly Tugzhanov.
During the meeting, Saidov emphasized the high level of strategic partnership and union between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. He noted that bilateral ties are actively developing in all spheres thanks to the trusting dialogue and the political will of the leaders of both countries.
The parties discussed issues of further increasing bilateral trade, expanding industrial cooperation, and strengthening interregional ties. Special attention was paid to accelerating the implementation of joint projects in the field of transport and logistics.
At the end of the meeting, Saidov wished Tugzhanov success in fulfilling his diplomatic mission in Uzbekistan.
