The Presidents of Uzbekistan and Finland Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Alexander Stubb substantively examined the prospects for further strengthening the Uzbek-Finnish multifaceted interaction, primarily in the political, trade-economic, investment and humanitarian spheres.
According to the press service of the Uzbek leader, negotiations were held at the Kuksaroy residence with the participation of official delegations.
“The dynamic development was noted with satisfaction.” development of political dialogue and exchanges at different levels, as well as intensification of business contacts,” follows from the message.
It is noted that following the results of the Uzbek-Finnish business forum held today, a portfolio of promising joint projects worth over 1 billion euros has been formed.
The negotiations considered opportunities for a multiple increase in trade turnover, including through the creation of a joint Trade Finance Fund to stimulate mutual supplies.
Initiatives were supported to open certification laboratories to promote Uzbek agricultural and textile products to the markets of the European Union.
Priority attention was paid to expanding cooperation in such key industries as geology and critical materials, energy, the agricultural sector, digitalization, artificial intelligence, ecology, tourism and other areas.
Agreements were reached to conduct it in 2026 the next meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission and the establishment of the Business Council. Mutual interest was expressed in expanding interregional cooperation.
Issues of cooperation in the fields of education, medicine and labor migration were also considered. Next year, it is planned to hold the first forum of rectors and innovations.
The presidents exchanged views on current issues of the regional and international agenda.
Following the results of the negotiations held in the city of Tashkent, Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Alexander Stubb signed a Joint Statement.
In the presence of the leaders, a ceremony was also held to sign a package of bilateral documents, including those providing for: the development of trade and economic ties; cooperation in the field of mining; cooperation in the field of geological sciences, geological exploration, mineral exploration, groundwater and mining; promoting digital transformation, innovation and digital connectivity; cooperation in the field of social protection; cooperation on the implementation of a digital educational platform in the system of preschool and school education; cooperation in the field of education, science and innovation; increasing scientific and educational potential in the field of digitalization and water resources management; cooperation in the field of climate change and environmental protection.