Rustam Minnikhanov noted that a representative delegation from Tatarstan had arrived in Uzbekistan to participate in the exhibition. According to him, the event is considered as an important platform for strengthening cooperation with the countries of Central Asia, primarily with Uzbekistan, said Lilia Galimova, head of the Press Service of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tatarstan.

He also stressed the high level and positive dynamics of cooperation with Uzbek partners, noting the expansion of the presence of oil, machine-building enterprises, as well as medical organizations from Tatarstan in the country's market.

In turn, Abdulla Aripov thanked the Tatarstan delegation for their active participation in the exhibition and separately noted the contribution of Rustam Minnikhanov to the development of cooperation.

The Prime Minister stressed that the participation of Tatarstan representatives, including young entrepreneurs, contributes to the expansion of business ties and brings mutual economic benefits. He also recalled the ongoing joint projects in Jizzakh and Chirchik, where 28 enterprises are already operating in the second industrial zone.

The Rais of Tatarstan, in turn, invited the Uzbek side to take part in the International Economic Forum "Russia - the Islamic World: Kazanforum", which will traditionally be held in Kazan in May, expressing readiness to receive a representative delegation of Uzbekistan.

Following the meeting, the parties confirmed their interest in further expanding trade, economic and investment cooperation.