The Presidents of Uzbekistan and Iran discussed prospects for the development of bilateral practical cooperation

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Raisi met in a narrow format at the Jumhuri Palace of the Saadabad complex in Tehran.

The Head of our State thanked the President of Iran for the invitation to visit Iran and the warm hospitality extended to the delegation of Uzbekistan.

Prospects for the development of bilateral practical cooperation and topical issues of the regional agenda were discussed. It was noted that the parties attach great importance to the further expansion of trade, economic and investment cooperation.

The Presidents discussed opportunities for increasing the volume of mutual trade, coordination of cooperation in the field of transport and logistics.

Particular attention was paid to the use of the shortest transport and logistics corridors connecting Central Asia with Iran.

Measures to implement joint investment projects in the fields of energy, chemical industry, pharmaceuticals and medical technologies, food industry, textiles, industrial building materials, mechanical engineering, instrumentation and electrical engineering were discussed.

In the field of agriculture, the directions of cooperation on the construction of greenhouses, the production of agricultural equipment, the introduction of water-saving technologies, the exchange of experience in horticulture and fish farming, the selection of drought-resistant crops have been identified.   

The parties expressed their commitment to the development of cultural, scientific and innovative exchanges. It was noted that the governments of the two countries will contribute to building up business and scientific contacts.

The importance of uniting the efforts of the parties in the fight against such global challenges and threats as international terrorism, drug trafficking, cyberterrorism, human trafficking was emphasized.

The Heads of State agreed to continue the dialogue on strengthening peace and stability in Afghanistan and promoting the socio-economic recovery of the neighboring country.

The importance of multilateral cooperation within the framework of various international and regional organizations was also noted.