Aripov said that Uzbekistan views the CIS as a platform for an open and confidential exchange of views on a wide range of topical issues.

He noted that Uzbekistan intends to give qualitatively new dynamics to its participation in the CIS activities in a number of directions.

The head of the government of Uzbekistan underlined that the speech, first of all, is about the interaction of the CIS countries in the sphere of trade, investment, transport, tourism education, science and security.

Abdulla Aripov said that the CIS countries should pay attention to formation of a full-fledged free trade zone in the CIS space. In his opinion, this will allow to create favorable conditions for expanding mutual trade, commissioning new industries and creating additional jobs.