Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan to accelerate the implementation of agreements

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev to discuss further development of strategic partnership between the two countries.

During the dialogue, special attention was paid to the timely and high-quality implementation of agreements reached at the highest level. The ministers also exchanged views on topical issues on the regional and international agenda.

High level of allied relations noted

According to Bakhtiyor Saidov, the meeting praised the current level of strategic partnership and allied relations between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.

The parties emphasized that ties between the two countries are developing consistently and the scope of cooperation is expanding.

Close and trustworthy dialogue between the leaders of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan creates a solid foundation for further developing relations in all areas.

Main focus is on the implementation of agreements

The ministers reviewed in detail topical issues on the bilateral agenda.

In particular, the importance of:

• fulfilling agreements reached at the level of heads of state within established deadlines;

• ensuring the quality of implementation;

• strengthening coordination between responsible agencies;

• achieving practical results was emphasized.

The meeting did not provide detailed information about specific projects or new documents. However, the main essence of the dialogue is aimed at accelerating the practical implementation of existing agreements.

Regional cooperation issues also discussed

Bakhtiyor Saidov and Yermek Kosherbayev exchanged views on further strengthening cooperation in Central Asia.

As major states in the region, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan closely cooperate in trade, transport, security, ecology, and cross-border issues.

The ministers also discussed topical issues of regional and international significance.

Relations within the SCO reviewed

The meeting agenda also included cooperation within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.

The parties exchanged views on mutual coordination on the organization's platform, joint initiatives, and issues related to regional stability.

Cooperation within the SCO is of great importance for Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan in terms of security, economic ties, and the development of transport corridors.

Tashkent and Astana to continue dialogue

The results of the meeting showed that the dialogue between the foreign policy agencies of the two countries is actively continuing.

Now the main task is to translate decisions adopted at the high level into practical projects and tangible results for the population.

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