The key facts

  • On October 22, Mirziyoyev received the head of the EEC Council Bakytzhan Sagintayev
  • Growth in trade and investment with EAEU countries was noted; Uzbekistan became a full member of the Eurasian Development Bank
  • The parties agreed on a new cooperation plan and another meeting of the working group by the end of the year

Meeting in Tashkent

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the Chairman of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Bakytzhan Sagintayev on October 22, the Kun.uz outlet reported.

Development of cooperation with the EAEU

During the meeting, it was noted with satisfaction that Uzbekistan's cooperation with the Eurasian Economic Union as an observer state is consistently expanding. Volumes of mutual trade and investment with the union's countries are steadily growing, and logistics ties are strengthening.

Participation in sectoral programs

Uzbekistan is actively participating in the union's key sectoral programs, including digitalization of trade and cargo transportation, the development of e-commerce, and climate issues.

Practical results

Four meetings of the joint working group have been held with the Eurasian Economic Commission. A 'roadmap' for harmonizing technical regulation systems has been approved. Uzbekistan has become a full member of the Eurasian Development Bank, and a portfolio of cooperation projects has been formed.

Next steps

The parties agreed to hold another meeting of the working group by the end of the current year. The importance of adopting a new Cooperation Plan aimed at reducing trade barriers, deepening cooperation, and digitalizing customs and transport procedures was emphasized.