The key facts

  • The Mirziyoyev–Stubb meeting took place on the sidelines of the UN climate conference COP31 in Antalya
  • Trade, metallurgy, energy, geology, ecology, and water resources were discussed
  • The next session of the Intergovernmental Commission and a business forum are scheduled for early 2027

A meeting on the sidelines of the climate summit

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting with President of Finland Alexander Stubb within the framework of the 31st UN Climate Change Conference taking place in Antalya. The meeting was reported by the presidential press service, writes Zamon.uz.

What the sides discussed

The main subject of the conversation was the further development of bilateral cooperation and the implementation of agreements reached during Alexander Stubb's official visit to Uzbekistan last year. Particular attention was paid to increasing mutual trade volumes and accelerating joint projects in metallurgy, energy, and geology. In addition, the sides considered expanding cooperation in the field of ecology and water resource management.

Plans for 2027

The meeting emphasized the importance of holding the next session of the Intergovernmental Commission in early 2027, as well as a business forum with the participation of business circles from both countries. The sides also exchanged views on pressing regional and international issues. Thus, no specific new agreements were announced as a result of the meeting — the discussion concerned confirming previously reached agreements and the schedule for further contacts.