Ambassador of Uzbekistan to the Benelux countries Dilyor Khakimov held talks with the Governor of the Province of Liège of the Kingdom of Belgium, Hervé Jamar.

On October 23, 2019, the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to the Benelux countries Dilyor Khakimov held talks with the Governor of the Province of Liège of the Kingdom of Belgium, Hervé Jamar.

According to Uzbekistan MFA, issues of developing bilateral interregional cooperation with this Belgian province were discussed at the meeting. Governor Hervé Jamar emphasized his interest in intensifying cooperation with Uzbekistan, including with Namangan region. He confirmed that materials about the region would be studied by all agencies of the province.

According to the Governor, such areas and sectors as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, academic exchanges and inter-university dialogue can become priority areas. In addition, representatives of the province will be widely represented as part of the trade and investment delegation of the Walloon Export and Foreign Investment Agency, whose visit is scheduled for the first half of 2020.

The Governor praised the measures taken by Uzbekistan to develop the tourism sector, in particular, the decision to introduce a visa-free regime for Belgian citizens.