Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev is scheduled to visit Kazakhstan for strategic talks
Relations between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, the largest economies of Central Asia, are expected to receive another boost. President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will travel to Kazakhstan on Aug. 7 for an official visit.
According to Mirziyoyev’s press office, the visit will feature negotiations with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the inaugural meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council. The talks will address key issues in the partnership, including expanding cooperation in trade, industry, transportation and logistics, energy, agriculture, and water management.
A comprehensive package of documents designed to enhance bilateral relations is anticipated to be adopted.
Experts assert that enhanced cooperation between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan is a significant factor in ensuring stability and prosperity in Central Asia.
As the two largest economies in the region, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are crucial in shaping the economic landscape of Central Asia. Their diverse economies and strategic initiatives are pivotal in driving growth and development throughout the region.
“At the same time, our economies are not standing still – they are transforming and showing significant growth. For example, in five years – from 2018 to 2023 – Kazakhstan’s GDP increased by $80 billion, from $179.34 billion to $259.29 billion, and Uzbekistan’s GDP by $38 billion, from $52.87 billion to $90.9 billion,” said Aidar Kurmashev, head of the Asian Studies Department at the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KazISS). (source:astanatimes)
