What documents were signed between Uzbekistan and Kuwait?

As a result of the talks in Kuwait, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishaal al-Sabah adopted a joint statement on the development of comprehensive partnership relations between Uzbekistan and Kuwait.

The following documents were also signed:

• Agreement on cooperation in the industrial sphere;
  
• Protocol to the Agreement on air transport;
  
• Agreement on cooperation in the labor sphere;
  
• Agreement on cooperation in the field of building "smart" cities;
  
• Agreement on cooperation in the field of arts and culture;
  
• Agreement on cooperation in the field of health;
  
• Program of measures in the field of tourism for 2025-2027;
  
• Agreement on cooperation with the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development.
  

Uzbekistan-Kuwait relations

Kuwait recognized the independence of Uzbekistan on December 30, 1991. Diplomatic relations between the two states were established in July 1994. The Kuwaiti embassy was opened in Tashkent in 2001, and the Uzbek embassy in Kuwait in 2004.

The two countries closely cooperate within the framework of international organizations and financial institutions, including the UN and the OIC. Two rounds of political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the two countries have been held.

On the basis of the Agreement on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation signed on January 19, 2004, a joint intergovernmental commission on trade and economic cooperation was established. The ministers of finance of the two countries were appointed as its co-chairs.

On October 16-21, 2024, Uzbekistan-Kuwait business forums were held in Tashkent, Fergana and Syrdarya regions. In May and August of that year, business forums and Made in Uzbekistan exhibitions were held in Kuwait.

On the eve of Shavkat Mirziyoyev's official visit to Kuwait, an Uzbekistan-Kuwait business forum was held in the capital of this country on February 15. New investment agreements and trade contracts were signed at the forum, which allowed the two countries to significantly expand relations and increase the volume of trade in a short period of time. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”