The key facts

  • Shavkat Mirziyoyev is in Baku on a working visit on 14–15 October at the invitation of Ilham Aliyev
  • On 15 October he takes part in the 7th CICA summit; the adoption of the Baku Declaration is expected
  • CICA unites 28 states — about 90% of Asia's territory and population

Visit to Baku for the CICA summit

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev is visiting Azerbaijan on a working visit on 14–15 October. According to the press service of the head of state, the visit takes place at the invitation of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. The main purpose is participation in the seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), which is being held in Baku under Azerbaijan's chairmanship.

Arrival and program

On 14 October Mirziyoyev arrived in Baku. At Heydar Aliyev International Airport he was met by Azerbaijani Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev and other officials. According to reports by Uzbek publications, the summit will take place on 15 October.

Summit agenda

The agenda includes issues of strengthening trust, peace and security on the Asian continent, as well as the institutional development of CICA. Participants will consider prospects for cooperation in the areas of transport connectivity, digitalization, sustainable economic growth and other priority areas, and will also exchange views on key aspects of the regional and international agenda.

Expected outcomes and bilateral meetings

According to Kun.uz, following the summit the adoption of the Baku Declaration and a package of decisions aimed at enhancing the role and effectiveness of the organization is planned. On the sidelines of the forum, Shavkat Mirziyoyev will hold a number of bilateral meetings with heads of foreign delegations.

About CICA

CICA is an international forum aimed at strengthening cooperation and ensuring peace, security and stability in Asia. It currently unites 28 states, which account for about 90% of the continent's territory and population.