BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 7. Uzbekistan and
Oman are strengthening business ties following the launch of
twice-weekly direct flights between Muscat and Tashkent, with the
two sides discussing ways to accelerate investment projects and
expand trade and economic cooperation on Oct. 6 in Tashkent.
This was reflected in the statement by the Ministry of
Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan, following a meeting
between Uzbek Investment, Industry and Trade Minister Laziz
Kudratov and Omani Ambassador to Uzbekistan Wafa Jabr Nasir
Al-Busaidi in Tashkent, according to Uzbekistan’s Ministry of
Investment, Industry and Trade.
Oman Air has operated two regular direct
flights per week between Muscat and Tashkent since July 4. The
new air link is expected to facilitate business travel and support
stronger contacts between companies and investors in the two
countries.
During the meeting, the sides reviewed the implementation of
existing agreements and discussed accelerating the portfolio of
investment projects. They also agreed to ensure the timely
completion of planned bilateral events and strengthen efforts to
expand trade, economic and investment cooperation.
“The sides emphasized the importance of accelerating the
implementation of investment projects and ensuring the practical
implementation of the agreements reached,” the ministry said.
The sides agreed to complete preparations for planned bilateral
events on schedule and ensure the practical implementation of
agreements reached between Uzbekistan and Oman.
Additionally, they agreed to continue systematic efforts to
expand trade, economic and investment cooperation, according to the
ministry.
The meeting comes as Uzbekistan and Oman seek to strengthen
economic ties through investment, business contacts and improved
transport connectivity, with direct air links providing an
additional channel for expanding relations between companies and
investors in the two countries.
