Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 21 September, the khokimiyat of Tashkent hosted a meeting between the khokim of the capital Jakhongir Artikkhodjaev and a business delegation from the United Arab Emirates. The delegation was headed by the representative of the royal family of Al Maktoum - Sheikh Mohammed bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum.

Jakhongir Artikkhodjaev greeted the high-ranking guests, expressed gratitude to them for the visit and noted that the fact of holding this meeting speaks of the successful development of cooperation between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the United Arab Emirates. He also expressed gratitude to the sheikh for his contribution to the development of rugby in Uzbekistan.

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Maktum Bin Juma Al Maktoum thanked for the warm welcome and separately noted that the representatives of the UAE are positive about the changes taking place under the leadership of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Uzbekistan. The appearance of Tashkent is becoming more and more attractive, there is a dynamic growth in the socio-economic and industrial spheres.

He also noted the broad opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation between the Republic of Uzbekistan, in particular, Tashkent and the United Arab Emirates. And he expressed interest in the implementation of major infrastructure solutions in Tashkent on the basis of mutual trust and transparency regarding projects for the production of renewable energy through waste disposal, modernization of sewage systems, urban planning, and healthcare.

Following the meeting, which was held in a constructive manner, the parties agreed to continue the dialogue on the development of cooperation.