TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, June 11. On the sidelines
of the Tashkent International Investment Forum, President of
Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting with Deputy Chairman
of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Nokerguly Ataguliyev,
Trend reports,
citing the Uzbek president’s office.
During the meeting, the parties discussed priority issues
related to the further strengthening of Uzbek-Turkmen relations,
underscoring their shared commitment to deepening ties of
friendship, good neighborliness, and strategic partnership.
Special attention was given to shaping a new agenda for
comprehensive cooperation across key sectors, including trade and
economy, transport and logistics, energy, and water resource
management. The leaders also emphasized the importance of enhancing
industrial cooperation and developing joint initiatives in these
areas.
The sides also discussed preparations for the upcoming Forum of
Regions, as well as a number of joint business and cultural events
aimed at reinforcing bilateral engagement.
According to official data, trade turnover between Uzbekistan
and Turkmenistan reached $1.14 billion in 2024, reflecting steady
growth in economic cooperation between the two neighboring
countries.
