Uzbekistan, Korea enhance inter-parliamentary cooperation

As part of the visit of the parliamentary delegation of Uzbekistan to the Republic of Korea, Chairperson of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis Tanzila Narbayeva held a meeting with Kim Kyo-heung, Head of the Korea – Uzbekistan Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Group.

The parties discussed expanding inter-parliamentary cooperation between Uzbekistan and Korea, as well as the practical implementation of agreements reached at the highest level.

It was emphasized that the activities of the inter-parliamentary cooperation groups of the two countries are consistently developing, the dialogue at the level of parliamentary committees is expanding, and the exchange of experience is intensifying.

Special attention was paid to the Electronic Parliament project, implemented in the Chambers of the Oliy Majlis with the assistance of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).

The prospects for digitalizing parliamentary activities, developing electronic interaction with local councils, and using advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, were considered as part of the project.

The parties exchanged views on expanding cooperation in culture, tourism, and sports, developing direct contacts between regions, the exchange of experience among young people, and promoting joint initiatives.

The importance of organizing joint parliamentary events in 2027, marking the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries and the 90th anniversary of the residence of the Korean diaspora in Uzbekistan, was highlighted.

Norgul Abduraimova, UzA