Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 30 October 2019, the sixth round of Uzbek-Swiss political consultations was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Foreign Ministry said.

The Uzbek delegation was led by Deputy Foreign Minister Dilshod Akhatov, and the Swiss delegation was headed by Christine Marty Lang, Deputy State Secretary of the Federal Department (Ministry) of Foreign Affairs.

The parties noted the constructive and mutually beneficial nature of relations, which allows expanding the dialogue at various levels and formats. The willingness to exchange visits of delegations to conduct substantive negotiations on promising joint projects and bilateral business events aimed at reaching concrete and firm agreements was emphasized.

During the meeting, issues of deepening inter-parliamentary cooperation were discussed. Representatives of Switzerland, including parliamentarians, were invited as observers to the upcoming 22 December parliamentary elections in Uzbekistan.

At the talks, a comprehensive range of measures was taken to diversify the structure of bilateral trade. So, the Uzbek side invited partners to consider the possibility of supplying to Switzerland a wide range of textile, fruit and vegetable, chemical and petrochemical, cable and wire products.

The meeting also considered proposals for expanding scientific and educational exchanges, organizing internships.

The parties exchanged views on relevant aspects of interaction within the UN and its structures, other international organizations.

The Ambassador of Switzerland, Olivier Chave, took part in the consultations.