BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 13. Uzbekistan and Egypt
discussed ways to strengthen their comprehensive partnership and
expand cooperation across a range of sectors.
This was reflected in the statement posted by the Minister of
Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Baxtiyor Saidov following a meeting
between Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov and Egyptian Prime
Minister Mostafa Kamal Madbouly.
During the meeting, Saidov conveyed greetings and best wishes
from Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Egyptian President Abdel
Fattah el-Sisi.
The sides reviewed key issues related to the further development
of the comprehensive partnership between Uzbekistan and Egypt and
discussed opportunities to expand cooperation in trade, investment,
industry, transport and logistics.
“Special attention was devoted to elevating trade, economic, and
investment cooperation to a new level, expanding industrial
collaboration, developing transport and logistics connectivity, and
implementing joint projects,” Saidov said.
The officials also exchanged views on strengthening cooperation
in the cultural, humanitarian, educational and religious spheres,
with the aim of further deepening ties between the two
countries.
The meeting additionally covered regional and international
issues. Uzbekistan expressed support for Egypt’s efforts to promote
peace and stability in the Middle East and emphasized the
importance of resolving conflicts through political and diplomatic
means.
“Uzbekistan highly appreciates Egypt’s efforts to promote peace
and stability in the Middle East and its commitment to resolving
conflicts through political and diplomatic means,” Saidov said.
