After extensive discussions, Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov concluded talks with the signing of 16 bilateral agreements, on July 18.
Key Agreements Signed:
Joint Statement on Strategic Partnership: Both countries affirmed their commitment to enhancing comprehensive strategic partnership relations.
Inter-Governmental Agreement on Resort-Recreation Facilities: Agreement focused on managing and developing resort-recreation facilities in Kyrgyzstan's Issyk-Kul region to promote tourism.
Protocol on Citizens’ Arrival and Departure: Amendments to facilitate easier travel between Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.
WTO Membership Protocol: Completion of negotiations on Uzbekistan's WTO membership, marking progress towards integration into global trade.
Declaration on Construction Activities: Cooperation in the construction sector to enhance infrastructure development.
Declaration on Labor, Employment, and Migration: Focus on cooperation to streamline labor and migration processes between the two nations.
Protocol on Culture and Art Cooperation: Enhancing cultural exchanges and collaborations in arts and cultural activities.
Declaration on Public Service Cooperation: Framework for mutual cooperation in public service sectors.
Action Plan for Trade Volume Increase: Detailed plan to boost mutual trade volumes from 2024 to 2030.
Plan for Sports Cooperation: Measures to develop cooperation in physical education and sports from 2024 to 2026.
Agriculture and Food Supply Roadmap: Roadmap outlining steps for cooperation in agriculture and food supply from 2024 to 2026.
City Cooperation Plan (Tashkent and Bishkek): Action plan for developing cooperation between the capitals of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan from 2024 to 2026.
Memorandum between Strategic Institutes: Collaboration memorandum between strategic research institutes of both countries.
These agreements highlight the efforts of both nations to strengthen bilateral ties across multiple sectors, aiming to foster economic growth and mutual development.
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