BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 8. Uzbek President
Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan
discussed expanding bilateral trade and economic cooperation,
including projects in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, tourism and
other sectors, during a meeting in Avaza.
This was reflected in the statement by the press service of the
Uzbek president.
The meeting focused on further developing multifaceted
Uzbekistan-Armenia relations, with the sides noting active contacts
at various levels. The two countries recently held political
consultations, according to the Uzbek presidential
administration.
The sides noted growth in bilateral trade and highlighted the
presence of 80 enterprises with Armenian capital operating in
Uzbekistan. Direct air service between the two countries’ capitals
has also been established.
Particular attention was paid to advancing cooperation projects
in agriculture, jewelry, light industry, pharmaceuticals and
chemicals, as well as tourism.
The presidents emphasized the importance of ensuring productive
results from the next meeting of the Uzbekistan-Armenia
Intergovernmental Commission and upcoming joint business
events.
"In this context, it was pointed out the need for an effective
regular meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission and joint
business events," the press service said.
Mirziyoyev and Pashinyan also exchanged views on the
international agenda and cooperation within multilateral
organizations.
The meeting was held on the sidelines of events taking place in
Avaza, where regional leaders and officials are discussing
economic, political and multilateral cooperation.
