Ismatulla Irgashev, the Special Representative of the President Uzbekistan for Afghanistan, engaged in talks with Nico Schermers, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Republic of Uzbekistan on January 26, MFA reported. The meeting focused on exploring avenues to enhance the relationship between Uzbekistan and the Netherlands, particularly in the context of Afghanistan.
Ambassador Schermers acknowledged the pivotal role played by Uzbekistan in fostering long-term and sustainable peace in Afghanistan. He commended Tashkent's efforts in providing humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people and contributing to the restoration of the country's national economy. The discussion also encompassed the current situation in Afghanistan, with both parties sharing perspectives on various infrastructure projects underway in the war-torn nation.
On the same day, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Bakhtiyor Saidov, received copies of the credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador Nico Schermers. Minister Saidov emphasized the vast potential for collaboration in various sectors, particularly in the economic dimension, and expressed the Uzbek government's commitment to supporting the Ambassador's endeavors to strengthen Uzbekistan-Netherlands relations.
Welcomed the newly appointed Ambassador of the #Netherlands to #Uzbekistan H.E. @NicoSchermers today at @uzbekmfa and received copies of his credentials. Undoubtedly, there is a lot of room for us to fulfill the agenda of bilateral cooperation in all directions, especially in the… pic.twitter.com/A0fhQYVvP5
— Bakhtiyor Saidov 🇺🇿 (@FM_Saidov) January 26, 2024
Historical Context of Uzbekistan-Netherlands Relations
Diplomatic ties between Uzbekistan and the Netherlands were established in 1992. Over the years, the economic dimension of this relationship has flourished. In 2021, Uzbekistan exported goods worth $36.2mn to the Netherlands. Key products in this trade include Molybdenum, Recovered Paper Pulp, and Ethylene Polymers.
The export figures highlight a remarkable growth trajectory in Uzbekistan's trade with the Netherlands, with exports increasing at an annualized rate of 14.2% over the past 26 years. The journey began in 1995 with exports valued at $1.16mn, reaching $36.2mn in 2021.
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