BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 15. Uzbek President
Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith discussed
ways to strengthen bilateral relations and expand economic
cooperation during a meeting on the sidelines of the 7th Conference
on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA)
summit in Baku on Thursday.
This was reflected in the statement by the press service of the
Uzbek president.
The leaders focused on elevating Uzbekistan-Laos relations to a
new level, according to the Uzbek president’s administration.
Priority areas included increasing bilateral trade, developing
business ties and advancing joint projects in transportation,
logistics, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, tourism and other
sectors.
In addition, the presidents emphasized the importance of
expanding the legal framework for trade and economic cooperation to
facilitate stronger commercial ties between the two countries.
They highlighted opportunities to intensify educational and
cultural exchanges as part of broader efforts to strengthen
people-to-people contacts.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Lao President Thongloun
Sisoulith also exchanged views on current regional and
international issues.
The Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures
in Asia (CICA) is a multinational forum aimed at promoting peace,
security and stability across Asia through dialogue, mutual trust
and cooperation. Its 28 member states work together on regional
security, economic development, environmental protection,
humanitarian issues, and emerging threats.
