The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received credentials from the ambassadors of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Md Zahangir Alam, the Czech Republic Václav Jílek, the Arab Republic of Egypt Amira Fahmy, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Demiye Zuher Haddad, the Turkish Republic Olgan Bekar, Head of the European Union Delegation Charlotte Adrian, and Ambassador of the Russian Federation Oleg Malginov.
The Head of the state sincerely congratulated the newly appointed ambassadors on the beginning of their diplomatic mission in the country.
It was emphasized that Uzbekistan attaches great importance to further development of constructive dialogue, enhancing mutually beneficial cooperation and practical interaction with foreign countries and international structures.
The priorities of the ongoing democratic transformations, the ongoing strategic programs and projects aimed at the formation of a new Uzbekistan were noted.
Overcoming the consequences of the pandemic and ensuring sustainable socio-economic development, targeted support for all segments of the population and raising their standard of living, the formation of new points of long-term growth and ensuring the global competitiveness of Uzbekistan is in the spotlight.
Speaking about the key directions of foreign policy, the Leader of Uzbekistan highlighted the consistently strengthening of strategic partnership and multifaceted cooperation with the countries of the Central Asian region and the leading states of the world.
Cooperation is enhancing in trade, investment and innovation, digital technologies and the green economy, transport, transit and logistics, finance, medicine and many other spheres.
Uzbekistan maintains a close dialogue and deepens multilateral ties within the United Nations, CIS, SCO, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the Turkic Council and other authoritative structures, as well as builds up partnerships with global financial institutions.
The Head of the state dwelled on the prospects for full-scale and long-term cooperation with the countries represented by the newly appointed ambassadors.
Bangladesh is an important partner of Uzbekistan in South Asia, friendly peoples of the two countries are historically linked by common spiritual and cultural values, sacred religion.
The importance of regular bilateral political consultations, strengthening cooperation in the textile industry, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and other spheres was noted.
Both countries have every opportunity to increase mutual trade and tourist flow. To this end, contacts should be intensified and the potential of the joint Intergovernmental Commission should be fully utilized.
The Czech Republic is a reliable and promising partner of Uzbekistan in Europe.
The Leader of Uzbekistan noted with satisfaction the dynamic development of relations in recent years. Despite the pandemic, the trade turnover between the two countries tripled last year, exceeding $500 million.
The main task is the formation of a portfolio of joint projects in such areas as high technologies and innovation, the automotive industry, agricultural machinery, energy, medicine, education and tourism. This will serve to develop a rich agenda for future summits.
Addressing the Ambassador of Egypt, the President of Uzbekistan noted that bilateral relations have reached a qualitatively new level.
This was facilitated by fruitful results of the historic visit of the President of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to Uzbekistan in September 2018.
It was proposed to effectively use the large untapped potential of cooperation, including activating the institutional mechanisms of interaction.
The main attention was paid to the implementation of specific projects and programs in agriculture, textile industry, pharmaceuticals, trade, tourism, education and other spheres.
In-depth study and promotion of the ideas and values of enlightened Islam were also identified as one of the key areas.
The Head of the state emphasized the importance of further developing relations with Jordan, a close and reliable partner of Uzbekistan.
It is important to form the necessary legal framework, establish trade, cooperation and business contacts, prepare a program of cultural and humanitarian exchange to activate partnerships.
Besides, close dialogue and mutual support within the UN, OIC and other authoritative international organizations will continue.
The President of Uzbekistan highly appreciated the current level of a strategic partnership with Turkey, achieved through regular and productive contacts at the highest level.
A confidential political dialogue has been established today. Despite the pandemic, active exchanges of delegations continue. In recent months, delegations led by the ministers of foreign affairs and trade of Turkey visited the country.
Major trade, investment and infrastructure projects are being implemented with the participation of leading Turkish companies and banks. Interregional ties have been established, joint programs and events in education, culture and cinema are being successfully carried out.
Preparations are underway for the upcoming summits – the next meeting of the Turkic Council in Istanbul and the official visit of the President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Uzbekistan.
The European Union has traditionally been an important strategic partner of Uzbekistan.
In recent years, multifaceted cooperation between Uzbekistan and the EU, based on the principles of equality, mutual respect and trust, has acquired new dynamics.
The comprehensive support provided by the European partners for the democratic transformations, economic reforms and transformation processes being carried out in the country was noted. The granting of the status of a beneficiary of the EU Generalised System of Preferences to Uzbekistan was named as a joint success and an important achievement in bilateral relations.
At present, intensive negotiations are underway on the draft Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement. A fruitful dialogue is developing in the formats “Uzbekistan – European Union” and “Central Asia – European Union”.
Confidence was expressed that the planned events at the highest level would help bring Uzbekistan – European multifaceted relations to a fundamentally new stage.
As the President of Uzbekistan emphasized, the strategic partnership and alliance between Uzbekistan and Russia have reached an unprecedented high level.
Thanks to joint efforts and mutual support, there has been great progress in all areas of interaction.
Major projects and programs are being implemented in trade, investment, energy, industry, metallurgy, agriculture, transport, infrastructure, banking and financial sector, education, healthcare, culture, tourism and many other areas.
The International Exhibition “Innoprom”, recently held in Tashkent, organized for the first time outside of Russia, once again demonstrated the enormous potential and opportunities for full-scale cooperation.
Mutually beneficial dialogue is deepening within the framework of the CIS, SCO, the Eurasian Economic Union and other international structures.
It was noted that at present the parties are seriously preparing for the upcoming summit of Presidents Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Vladimir Putin in Moscow, which should mark the beginning of a new historical stage in the development of strategic and allied relations.
The Leader of Uzbekistan sincerely wished great success and achievements to the heads of diplomatic missions in the implementation of their responsible and honorable mission to strengthen friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Uzbekistan.
Brief talks were also held between the President of Uzbekistan and the newly appointed ambassadors.
The diplomats expressed their gratitude for the warm welcome, the conditions created for productive activities, as well as noted that they would make every effort to fully develop cooperation.
