President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev began
his visit to Germany with talks with Federal Chancellor Olaf
Scholz, Trend
reports citing UzDaily.
At the beginning of the meeting, Mirziyoyev sincerely thanked
the German Chancellor for the warm welcome.
It was emphasized that Uzbekistan sees Germany as a reliable and
strategic partner, countries are connected by deep historical
roots. In recent years, Uzbek-German relations have been developing
dynamically in all areas.
A twofold increase in mutual trade and the number of joint
projects was noted with satisfaction. The volume of German
investments in the economy of Uzbekistan reached US$5.5 billion, of
which US$4 billion were attracted over the past few years.
A high assessment was given to the joint business forum held
during the visit, as a result of which agreements were reached on
the implementation of new trade, investment and technological
projects worth US$9 billion.
We are talking about cooperation in the field of “green” energy,
mining, chemical, pharmaceutical industries, modernization of
transport infrastructure, digitalization of agriculture, innovation
and other priority areas.
In order to support the projects of German companies in
Uzbekistan, an agreement was reached on a full-scale partnership
with KfW Bank, Deutsche Bank and the German Society for
International Cooperation.
The readiness of the Government of Germany to further support
Uzbekistan’s accession to the WTO and the soonest signing of the
Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement with the European
Union was expressed.
The importance of continuing the political dialogue was
emphasized. The parties welcomed the signing during the visit of
the Intergovernmental Declaration on deepening multifaceted
cooperation
Olaf Scholz supported the new regional policy of Uzbekistan to
create an atmosphere of friendship and mutual trust in Central
Asia, deepening integration in the region.
An agreement was reached to launch a dialogue platform in the
Germany-Central Asia format.
Issues of ensuring regional security were discussed, including
in the context of the situation in Afghanistan.
The need to continue humanitarian projects was confirmed,
including through the capabilities of the logistics hub and the
Educational Center for Afghan youth in the city of Termez.
Particular attention was paid to the development of transport
and logistics. The parties agreed to develop the Trans-Caspian
Corridor, which will create an effective route connecting the
region of Central Asia with Europe.
The rich cultural and humanitarian agenda was noted with
satisfaction. The German side highly appreciated the unique
exhibition of the cultural heritage of Uzbekistan that is opening
these days in the city of Berlin.
The parties welcomed the growing interest in the study of the
German language in Uzbekistan. An agreement was reached on the
technical assistance of the Government of Germany to the expansion
of the study of the German language in the regions of the
country.
In general, during the visit, 16 intergovernmental and
interdepartmental documents were signed in the fields of economy,
trade, finance, education, science and innovation.
At the end of the meeting, Mirziyoyev invited Scholz to visit
Uzbekistan.
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