An article devoted to the interaction of Uzbekistan with other CIS states has been published on the information portal of the CIS Executive Committee.

According to the publication, Uzbekistan is currently developing cooperation with partners within the CIS in three dimensions: in politics and security, economic and humanitarian spheres. The priority tasks are the formation of a full-fledged free trade zone and the strengthening of transport connectivity in the CIS space.

The primary attention is paid to joining efforts in implementing national programs and strategies aimed at deepening industrial cooperation, ensuring food, energy and environmental security.

In recent years, Uzbekistan has stepped up its participation in the activities of the Commonwealth, has signed more than 40 multilateral agreements, and joined 23 sectoral bodies of the CIS.

In 2022, the trade turnover of Uzbekistan with the Commonwealth countries increased by a third, more than 1,000 joint ventures were created, the CIS Executive Committee reports.

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