The key facts
- The President of Uzbekistan held three meetings on the sidelines of the climate summit in Antalya
- With Slovenia, the parties discussed implementing the agreements of last year's visit and growth in trade turnover
- With the UN — expanding cooperation on combating desertification and restoring degraded lands
Meetings on the sidelines of the summit in Antalya
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a series of bilateral meetings in Antalya as part of the World Climate Summit, Kun.uz reports, citing the presidential press service. The first meeting was with President of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar.
Slovenia: implementation of previous agreements
The parties discussed the implementation of the agreements reached during Mirziyoyev's visit to Slovenia last year, as well as prospects for developing trade, economic and investment cooperation. The growth in trade turnover was noted with satisfaction. Particular attention was given to cooperation in transport, urban development, critical mineral resources and pharmaceuticals, as well as to expanding cultural and tourist exchanges. The parties confirmed their interest in strengthening mutual partnership, including within cooperation with the European Union.
Bangladesh and the UN
The President also met with Prime Minister of Bangladesh Tarique Rahman. According to the press service, bilateral ties have noticeably intensified in recent years, and trade turnover has grown. The parties agreed to develop cooperation and fill it with practical substance: to strengthen political dialogue and expand trade, economic partnership and industrial cooperation. In addition, they discussed continuing mutual support in international organizations and current issues of regional importance.
Combating desertification
The third meeting was held with the UN Deputy Secretary-General, Executive Secretary of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification Yasmine Fouad. The discussion covered expanding cooperation in combating desertification, restoring degraded lands and addressing the consequences of climate change — areas directly relevant to Uzbekistan, where these topics are among the priorities of environmental policy.
