Strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and South Korea reaches a new level
A parliamentary delegation from Uzbekistan, led by Tanzila Narbayeva, Chairperson of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis, is on an official visit to the Republic of Korea at the invitation of Cho Jeong-sik, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea.
As part of the visit, the Uzbekistan delegation met with the President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung.
The South Korean President highly praised the outcomes of his recent talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. It was emphasized that mutual trust and the political will of the two heads of state are giving the special strategic partnership between the two countries new substance and scope.
During the meeting, the delegation focused on implementing promising projects worth nearly $12 billion, developing an innovation and technology alliance, establishing new production facilities, and expanding interregional ties.
The parties also discussed prospects for deepening cooperation in education, healthcare, and science, as well as in training qualified professionals and youth exchanges.
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Members of the delegation also met with the leadership of Seoul Startup Hub Gongdeok.
The parties discussed attracting Korean investors to Uzbek startups and developing joint technology projects.
Initiatives were proposed to involve young people from Uzbekistan in the Try Everything 2027 international startup festival and encourage Korean teams to participate in the Land of Startups competition.
It was noted during the meeting that Uzbekistan has the potential to become a reliable partner for entering the Central Asian technology market, while expanding cooperation is opening up access to investment and international opportunities for young people.
Norgul Abduraimova, UzA
