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Korea Herald
6 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
Lee seeks stronger ties in calls with German, Uzbek leaders
President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday held separate phone calls with his counterparts in Germany and Uzbekistan, his office said, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation. During his call with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Lee highlighted the strong relationship between the two nations. Merz agreed, noting that Germany and South Korea are important partners that share the core values of democracy, human rights and free trade. The two leaders also agreed on the hope of meeting at the earliest opportunity. In his conversation with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Lee expressed his hope to elevate the "special strategic partnership" between South Korea and Uzbekistan. Mirziyoyev reciprocated by saying he holds a "special affection" for South Korea and wishes to see the relationship continue to grow. The two also acknowledged their countries' successful and practical cooperation in various sectors, including infrastructure and transportation. Lee requested Mirziyoyev pay special attention to the difficulties South Korean companies face while operating in Uzbekistan. (Yonhap)
Euronews
03-07-2025
- Business
- Euronews
Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan reinforce ties ahead of ECO Summit
Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has arrived in Azerbaijan for a state visit, underscoring a growing partnership between the two countries in Central Asia and South Caucasus. Mirziyoyev's trip comes just days before the 17th Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) Summit begins in Khankendi. Welcomed by President Ilham Aliyev in Baku, Mirziyoyev held bilateral talks focused on trade, transportation, energy and regional connectivity, as well as the opening of a new embassy building in the Azerbaijani capital. During the visit, the two leaders also laid the foundation stone for a new 'Uzbekistan' park in the Azerbaijani capital. The trip follows a series of high-level exchanges as both nations continue to invest in more comprehensive cross-regional cooperation. Agreements between the two sides now encompass logistics, renewables and cultural exchange, as Tashkent and Baku look to position themselves as platforms for wider integration between Europe and Asia. Mirziyoyev will also attend the ECO Summit, where heads of state from across the region are expected to discuss trade corridors, sustainability and economic alignment. For Azerbaijan, the visit underscores its growing role as a diplomatic and economic bridge between Asia and Europe, while for Uzbekistan, it marks the continuation of its outward-facing diplomatic push.
OC Media
03-07-2025
- Business
- OC Media
Aliyev and Uzbek President Mirziyoyev meet in Baku
Join the voices Aliyev wants to silence. For over eight years, OC Media has worked with fearless journalists from Azerbaijan — some of whom now face decades behind bars — to bring you the stories the regime is afraid will get out. Help us fuel Aliyev's fears — become an OC Media member today Become a member On Wednesday, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with his Uzbek counterpart Shavkat Mirziyoyev as Baku hosted the second Azerbaijan–Uzbekistan Supreme Interstate Council. During the discussions, a number of new agreements were signed increasing bilateral cooperation on the 30th anniversary of the establishment of relations between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan. The council was established following a series of high-level talks between Aliyev and Mirziyoyev in August 2023. Following the last council meeting in Tashkent in 2024, the two countries signed a Treaty on Allied Relations, which Aliyev has emphasised 'represents the highest form of interstate ties'. Ahead of Wednesday's council meeting, Aliyev highlighted the 'strong foundation' between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, noting that 'we are building a beautiful edifice of Uzbek–Azerbaijani brotherhood'. He also congratulated Uzbekistan on qualifying for the World Cup. In turn, Mirziyoyev highlighted the successful interparliamentary forum held on Tuesday as well as the recent signing of a roadmap between the two states' Security Councils. Following the opening speeches, the co-chairs of the Intergovernmental Commission — Azerbaijani Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov and Uzbek Minister of Investment, Industry, and Trade Laziz Kudratov — provided updates on previous projects, after which the respective ministers of transport, energy, and culture delivered their own reports. As a result of the council meeting, a series of documents were exchanged and signed, including: a roadmap for future cooperation in the fields of agriculture and food security for 2025–2027; a protocol of intent on cooperation in the fields of shipping and shipbuilding; an action plan to increase trade turnover to $1 billion by 2030; a programme for industrial cooperation for 2025–2027; an agreement on cooperation in the fields of science, vocational education, and higher education; and an agreement on organising information exchange regarding cloned, stolen, or lost mobile devices; an agreement on environmental protection. Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and his Uzbek counterpart Bakhtiyor Saidov also exchanged a roadmap for 2025–2029 on implementing the previously agreed upon Treaty on Allied Relations. In a joint press conference afterwards, Aliyev highlighted that the documents signed would 'lead to the creation of a more extensive and diversified transport infrastructure in the Central Asian region with access through the Caspian to Azerbaijan and then in the western direction', emphasising the possibilities for diversification. He also separately thanked Mirziyoyev for being the 'first leader in the world who immediately, on his own initiative, provided assistance in the restoration of the Karabakh region', noting that a school and a garment factory have been opened as a result. He added that the two would visit the region on Thursday. In turn, Mirziyoyev linked his speech back to sports, noting that he and Aliyev 'talk a lot about sports' and had decided to approach FIFA together, 'so that Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan can co-host the world football championship' in the category of mini-football. In addition to the Supreme Interstate Council meeting, Aliyev and Mirziyoyev also attended the inauguration of Uzbekistan's new embassy building in Baku. Mirziyoyev additionally laid a foundation stone for a new Uzbekistan Park that is intended to represent the map of Uzbekistan and operate as a large-scale cultural and recreational project.
Business Wire
12-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
IV Tashkent International Investment Forum Highlights Uzbekistan's Economic Growth and Potential
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The IV Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) officially opened in Uzbekistan's capital, marking a key event in the regional investment agenda. In his opening address, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev positioned Uzbekistan as a dynamic hub for sustainable investment, calling for stronger global cooperation and outlining the country's ambitious reform agenda focused on green energy, digital transformation, financial innovation and the strategic development of critical minerals. In 2025, the forum is being held on an unprecedented scale, with investment projects across strategically important sectors such as energy, infrastructure, agriculture, mining, digital technologies and more presented to the international community. TIIF serves as an effective platform for strengthening international economic cooperation. This year, the forum has gathered more than 8,000 delegates, including nearly 3,000 international guests from almost 100 countries. It is attended by such prominent figures as Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev, Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, Kazakhstan's Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, Kyrgyztan's Cabinet of Ministers Chairman Adilbek Kasymaliev, Tajikistan's Prime Minister Kokhir Rasulzoda, Azerbaijan's Prime Minister Ali Asadov, Turkmenistan's Cabinet of Ministers Deputy Chairman Nokerguly Ataguliyev, as well as the heads of major financial institutions including Odile Renaud-Basso, President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and Dilma Rousseff, President of the New Development Bank. A key highlight of the forum is the First National Exhibition of Uzbekistan's Industrial and Investment Potential, featuring 90 companies from more than 10 fast-growing sectors, including petrochemicals, engineering, construction, and food processing. The exhibition offers a unique opportunity for investors to gain a comprehensive understanding of Uzbekistan's potential and investment-ready projects. In his opening address, Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev outlined four strategic priorities: the transition to a green economy, the rise of digital technologies and artificial intelligence, the modernization of the financial sector, and the growing global demand for technological minerals. 'We have all necessary capabilities to transform our region into a hub for the production of high value-added goods from minerals. In this regard, we are constructing "Metals of the Future" techno parks in the Tashkent and Samarkand regions,' President Mirziyoyev said. Uzbekistan's president put forward an initiative: investors implementing full-cycle operations – from geological exploration to the production of finished goods – will be granted a rent tax refund for 10 years. Addressing guests of the forum, President Mirziyoyev noted that Uzbekistan's gross domestic product has doubled over the past eight years and the volume of Uzbekistan's trade with its neighbours has increased by more than 3.5 times. 'We propose promoting the 'Concept of an Integrated Region for Investment and Trade' in Central Asia. In this regard, I would like to reach out to international organisations with the following message: the time has come to establish new financial mechanisms to support regional projects. By working together, we can transform Central Asia into a place of peace and prosperity,' President Mirziyoyev said. The opening of TIIF was complemented by a FIFA World Cup qualifier between Uzbekistan and Qatar, attended by President Mirziyoyev alongside President Rumen Radev of Bulgaria and Prime Minister Robert Fico of Slovakia. The match ended with a 3-0 victory for the Uzbekistan's national team, securing the country's first-ever qualification for the FIFA World Cup. By finishing second in its group standings, the team guaranteed its place in the tournament, which will be held next year in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
IV Tashkent International Investment Forum Highlights Uzbekistan's Economic Growth and Potential
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, June 12, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The IV Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) officially opened in Uzbekistan's capital, marking a key event in the regional investment agenda. In his opening address, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev positioned Uzbekistan as a dynamic hub for sustainable investment, calling for stronger global cooperation and outlining the country's ambitious reform agenda focused on green energy, digital transformation, financial innovation and the strategic development of critical minerals. In 2025, the forum is being held on an unprecedented scale, with investment projects across strategically important sectors such as energy, infrastructure, agriculture, mining, digital technologies and more presented to the international community. TIIF serves as an effective platform for strengthening international economic cooperation. This year, the forum has gathered more than 8,000 delegates, including nearly 3,000 international guests from almost 100 countries. It is attended by such prominent figures as Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev, Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, Kazakhstan's Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, Kyrgyztan's Cabinet of Ministers Chairman Adilbek Kasymaliev, Tajikistan's Prime Minister Kokhir Rasulzoda, Azerbaijan's Prime Minister Ali Asadov, Turkmenistan's Cabinet of Ministers Deputy Chairman Nokerguly Ataguliyev, as well as the heads of major financial institutions including Odile Renaud-Basso, President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and Dilma Rousseff, President of the New Development Bank. A key highlight of the forum is the First National Exhibition of Uzbekistan's Industrial and Investment Potential, featuring 90 companies from more than 10 fast-growing sectors, including petrochemicals, engineering, construction, and food processing. The exhibition offers a unique opportunity for investors to gain a comprehensive understanding of Uzbekistan's potential and investment-ready projects. In his opening address, Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev outlined four strategic priorities: the transition to a green economy, the rise of digital technologies and artificial intelligence, the modernization of the financial sector, and the growing global demand for technological minerals. "We have all necessary capabilities to transform our region into a hub for the production of high value-added goods from minerals. In this regard, we are constructing "Metals of the Future" techno parks in the Tashkent and Samarkand regions," President Mirziyoyev said. Uzbekistan's president put forward an initiative: investors implementing full-cycle operations – from geological exploration to the production of finished goods – will be granted a rent tax refund for 10 years. Addressing guests of the forum, President Mirziyoyev noted that Uzbekistan's gross domestic product has doubled over the past eight years and the volume of Uzbekistan's trade with its neighbours has increased by more than 3.5 times. "We propose promoting the 'Concept of an Integrated Region for Investment and Trade' in Central Asia. In this regard, I would like to reach out to international organisations with the following message: the time has come to establish new financial mechanisms to support regional projects. By working together, we can transform Central Asia into a place of peace and prosperity," President Mirziyoyev said. The opening of TIIF was complemented by a FIFA World Cup qualifier between Uzbekistan and Qatar, attended by President Mirziyoyev alongside President Rumen Radev of Bulgaria and Prime Minister Robert Fico of Slovakia. The match ended with a 3-0 victory for the Uzbekistan's national team, securing the country's first-ever qualification for the FIFA World Cup. By finishing second in its group standings, the team guaranteed its place in the tournament, which will be held next year in Canada, Mexico and the United States. View source version on Contacts Press : Charles de Beistegui - Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
