The President of Uzbekistan noted the key areas of partnership with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

On May 19, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Jin Lijun in Xi'an as part of the events of the second day of his state visit to China.

Practical aspects of further expansion of strategic cooperation of Uzbekistan with this authoritative international financial institution were considered.

The high dynamics of the development of relations with the Bank in recent years was noted with particular satisfaction - the portfolio of priority investment and socially significant projects exceeded $ 2 billion.

The focus of attention was on issues of support and promotion of programs in the field of combating poverty and improving the welfare of the population, the introduction of renewable energy, modernization of transport infrastructure, development of the private sector.

The importance of the early adoption of a new Partnership Program and the preparation of major joint events was emphasized.