The Presidents of Uzbekistan and Egypt discussed prospects for the development of bilateral relations and bringing them to a new level of comprehensive partnership

On February 21, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held talks at the presidential Palace ”Al-Ittihadiya" in Cairo.

The heads of state discussed in detail the issues of further expansion of Uzbek-Egyptian cooperation and agreed to bring relations to the level of comprehensive partnership.

The key topics of the talks were the issues of radically expanding cooperation in the fields of politics, security, trade and industrial cooperation, as well as building up cultural, humanitarian and educational ties.  

The Presidents noted the commonality of the ongoing reforms within the framework of the Egyptian strategic plan "Vision 2030" and the Development Strategy of the New Uzbekistan.

The Head of our State congratulated the President of Egypt on the successful holding of the international summit on climate change COP-27.

During the talks, the leaders noted with satisfaction the dynamic development of bilateral relations, the intensification of a broad political dialogue, mutual support within the framework of international organizations such as the UN, the OIC, the SCO and the Non-Aligned Movement, and the intensification of inter-parliamentary ties.

The sides expressed interest in exchanging experience in fighting corruption, countering modern challenges and threats to security, and mutual support for international initiatives to stabilize and rebuild Afghanistan.

During the talks, special attention was paid to the development of trade, economic and investment cooperation.  The Presidents highly appreciated the results of the Uzbek-Egyptian business events held on the eve of the visit of the Head of our State.

Agreements have been reached on creating favorable conditions for attracting mutual investments. Taking into account the complementary nature of the economies of the two countries, 5 specific areas of cooperation in the gas chemical, textile, electrical, jewelry and pharmaceutical industries have been identified.   

For the development of industrial cooperation and the establishment of highly profitable joint ventures, it is proposed to use the opportunities of free economic zones available in Uzbekistan.

Prospects for the implementation of joint projects in the energy sector, as well as measures for the development of transport routes linking Uzbekistan and Egypt were discussed separately. 

The importance of the development of cultural, humanitarian and religious ties is emphasized. An agreement was reached on the development of cooperation in the field of training Arabic language specialists. The President of Uzbekistan proposed to jointly organize a Global Forum of Arabists in 2024. 

The heads of State also exchanged views on topical international and regional issues.

The meeting was held in an open, warm and friendly atmosphere. At the end of the meeting, Shavkat Mirziyoyev invited Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to visit our country.