Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet have agreed to step up bilateral cooperation during a meeting in Baku on the sidelines of the summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA).
The two leaders discussed prospects for developing practical cooperation between Uzbekistan and Cambodia, highlighting the need to establish a systematic political dialogue, strengthen interparliamentary contacts and expand cultural, humanitarian and tourism exchanges.
Particular attention was paid to increasing bilateral trade. Possible measures discussed included holding mutual exhibitions showcasing the two countries' industrial potential and organising business missions.
To strengthen trade and economic ties and attract investment, the sides agreed to accelerate the development of basic bilateral agreements in the relevant areas.
Mirziyoyev and Hun Manet also exchanged views on current international and regional issues. They emphasised the importance of continued close cooperation within the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Non-Aligned Movement and other international organisations.
