BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 30. Uzbekistan and
Türkiye have signed a series of bilateral agreements aimed at
expanding preferential trade, strengthening business cooperation
and improving social protection for citizens of both countries in
Ankara on October 29.


According to the presidential press service, the signing
ceremony took place following talks between Uzbek President Shavkat
Mirziyoyev and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.


The two leaders signed an agreement establishing a High-Level
Council for Business Support. The agreement is intended to
strengthen engagement between the two countries’ business
communities, support investment initiatives and facilitate the
implementation of joint economic projects.


The leaders also signed a package of bilateral documents
covering several areas of long-term cooperation. The package
includes a protocol expanding the list of goods covered by the
existing Preferential Trade Agreement, which is expected to broaden
opportunities for bilateral trade and improve market access for
businesses in both countries.


Another key document is an intergovernmental agreement on social
security, accompanied by an administrative agreement outlining
procedures for its implementation. The agreements are aimed at
strengthening the protection of social rights and benefits for
citizens of Uzbekistan and Türkiye.


Moreover, the two sides signed an additional protocol amending
the March 29, 2022, agreement on the advance exchange of
information about the movement of goods and vehicles across their
state borders. The protocol is intended to improve information
exchange and facilitate cross-border trade and transport
operations.







In addition, during the meeting, the presidents discussed
further development of bilateral relations in political,
diplomatic, trade, economic and cultural spheres.


They noted the growth in bilateral trade and investment, the
expansion of joint ventures and an increase in the number of direct
flights between the two countries.


The leaders emphasized the importance of preparing for the next
meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission, expanding the
portfolio of prospective investment projects and continuing
practical cooperation in new areas.


They also exchanged views on upcoming bilateral events and key
regional and international issues.