Uzbekistan and Egypt seek to build a strong bridge of cooperation not only between our countries, but also between the two regions

212

Following the summit talks, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah al-Sisi made statements to the media.

The head of our state expressed deep gratitude for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to the delegation of Uzbekistan in the ancient and unique Egyptian land. It was noted that Uzbekistan sincerely rejoices at the great achievements of the leadership and people of Egypt.

During the talks, the leaders of the two countries expressed a unanimous opinion that the large-scale reform programs – the New Uzbekistan Strategy and the “New Republic” in Egypt – have much in common, the ongoing work on creating new jobs and reducing poverty, social protection of the population and development is consonant. urban infrastructure.

– We intend to build a solid bridge of cooperation not only between our countries, but also our strategically important regions by common efforts, – the leader of our country noted.

At the meeting of the heads of state, issues of intensifying political consultations, expanding multifaceted cooperation in trade, economic, investment, transport and logistics, cultural and humanitarian areas and in the field of security were considered in detail.

It was especially emphasized that the existing huge opportunities and potential of trade and economic cooperation are not being used to the full, in connection with which the need to use practical mechanisms and effective measures to increase trade was stated. The results of business events held on the eve of the visit will also contribute to this.

Agreements were reached on the joint implementation of green energy projects, the development of optimal transport routes linking the two states, the use of free economic zones, and the organization of direct flights.

The head of our state again expressed his readiness to create all conditions for Egyptian companies to implement mutually beneficial projects in our country.

It was agreed to continue the practice of providing active mutual support within the framework of international and regional organizations. The leaders agreed that it is necessary not to weaken efforts to stabilize the situation in Afghanistan and to assist the people of this country.

Our peoples are bound by long-standing ties of friendship, expressed in the commonality of religion, the similarity of traditions and customs. In this regard, it was emphasized that the issues of scientific and educational exchanges, the joint study of our common history and culture, the strengthening of youth and creative ties will be constantly on the agenda of bilateral cultural and humanitarian cooperation.

In this context, readiness was expressed to organize mutual trips of poets and writers, artists and culture figures.

The President of our country put forward an initiative to create a scientific society of friendship between scientists of the two countries for in-depth study and promotion among young people of the exemplary life and scientific heritage of the great scientist Ahmad Fergani.

At the end of his speech, the head of our state expressed his firm confidence that the outcome of the Uzbek-Egyptian summit would bring bilateral relations to a qualitatively new level and give them a long-term character for the benefit of our friendly peoples.