The President of Uzbekistan and the President of Singapore held talks

Today, on May 24, negotiations between President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the Republic of Singapore Halima Yakub took place at the Kuksaroy residence.

At the beginning of the meeting, the President of Singapore expressed sincere gratitude to the head of our state for the invitation to pay a state visit to Uzbekistan and the warm and cordial welcome provided to the Singaporean delegation. Words of support and wishes for great success in the upcoming presidential elections in Uzbekistan were expressed.

It was stressed that this visit at the highest level is the first in 25 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the countries.

The consistent implementation of all agreements on key areas of cooperation reached following the historic visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Singapore in January this year was noted with satisfaction.

During the talks, much attention was paid to further strengthening political dialogue and inter-parliamentary ties, mutual support within the framework of international organizations, the implementation of training programs in the field of public administration, the intensification of contacts in the field of public security and cultural and humanitarian exchanges.

The great progress in trade, economic and investment spheres was highlighted.

Since the beginning of the year, the indicators of mutual trade have increased several times. Singapore has become one of the largest investors in Uzbekistan.  

Projects worth $3.8 billion in the chemical and textile industries, transport and logistics, urban planning, educational services, privatization with such leading Singapore companies as Indorama, Meinhardt Group, Franklin Templeton, Enercon, PSA, Changi Airport are under active implementation.

The prospects of increasing economic cooperation are considered in detail. They expressed confidence that the results of the Uzbek-Singapore business forum within the framework of the business program of the visit will serve to expand investment cooperation with leading companies in such areas as trade, logistics, innovation, energy, healthcare.

The issues of ensuring food security and establishing the supply of fruit and vegetable products to the Singapore market are considered. 

The resolute attitude towards expanding cooperation in the implementation of humanitarian projects was confirmed.

The importance of introducing Singapore's experience in the field of public administration and training of managerial personnel within the newly created joint educational center on the basis of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan was emphasized.

Support was expressed for the activities of Singapore universities in Uzbekistan, as well as the activation of regular cultural, educational and tourist exchanges between the two countries.

The heads of state exchanged views on topical issues of regional integration in Central and Southeast Asia, noted the high level of mutual understanding and mutual support on international platforms, primarily within the framework of the UN, as well as in the process of Uzbekistan's accession to the World Trade Organization.

The talks were held in a confidential, open and friendly atmosphere.