The Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan Laziz Kudratov held talks with the Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia Tanja Fajon.

According to MIIT, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of bilateral cooperation in trade, economics, investment, transport, logistics and industrial cooperation.

The Slovenian side noted the effectiveness of the large-scale reforms being carried out in Uzbekistan and the strategic importance of intensifying the bilateral partnerships. In this context, the importance of the Economic Cooperation Agreement between Uzbekistan and Slovenia signed the day before, which will become the basis for further development of cooperation between the two countries, was emphasized.

The positive dynamics of the growth of mutual trade turnover, which increased by 40% in 2022, was emphasized, including due to the active use by Uzbekistan of the status of a beneficiary of the European Union’s generalized scheme of preferences “GSP+”. The parties agreed to enhance the partnership in this direction by taking measures to prolong the status and provide the necessary support to Uzbekistan exporters for its effective use.

The prospects for the development of investment collaboration and industrial cooperation were discussed by holding joint business forums and exhibitions “Made in Uzbekistan and Slovenia” regularly.

Opportunities for developing interaction in transport and logistics were considered.

Following the talks, the parties expressed their firm commitment to accelerating the practical implementation of the agreements reached, as well as promoting the initiative to establish the Uzbekistan – Slovenia Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation.

UzA