On the sidelines of the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference in the city of Samarkand, negotiations were held between the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the President of the Slovak Republic Peter Pellegrini.
According to the press service of the Uzbek leader, current aspects of the further expansion of the strategic partnership and multifaceted cooperation between Uzbekistan and Slovakia were considered.
“The positive dynamics were noted with satisfaction” bilateral exchanges at all levels, as well as strengthening interaction in priority areas,” follows from the publication.
In addition, issues of increasing trade turnover and investment, as well as expanding industrial cooperation projects in key industries were discussed.
“An agreement was reached to increase supplies from Uzbekistan of textiles, leather, fruits and vegetables and other popular products, from Slovakia – rubber, auto components, pharmaceuticals and other industrial goods. For these purposes, it is planned to hold exhibitions of national products and open trading houses,” the message says.
Special emphasis is also placed on the development of digitalization. It was proposed to work on the creation of a joint center for monitoring the cybersecurity of banks and the introduction of advanced systems for tracking cargo transportation.
The readiness to further increase interaction with Slovak business in the production of auto components, finished dairy products and other areas was confirmed.
It is reported that the prospects for intensifying humanitarian and educational exchanges have been considered. It is proposed to hold the first forum of rectors of the two countries in Bratislava in 2026, organize tourism exhibitions and mutual Tourism Days. The topic of establishing organized labor migration was touched upon.
An exchange of views took place on issues of mutual support at multilateral platforms, as well as on the current regional and international agenda.