Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev invited U.S. President Donald Trump to make an official visit to Uzbekistan at a convenient time. The invitation was extended at the end of a phone call between the two leaders on Friday, August 7.
The call covered the current state of Uzbekistan-U.S. relations and the latest issues on the international agenda. The leaders also discussed continuing efforts to ensure global security and resolve international and regional conflicts through peaceful means.
Trump said relations between the two countries had reached an unprecedented level. The U.S. president said close, trust-based dialogue had been established between the leaders.
The two leaders expressed satisfaction with the stable implementation of agreements reached at the highest level. The sides assessed opportunities to further develop their strategic partnership and welcomed the increased frequency of bilateral contacts and reciprocal visits.
Economic partnership and joint projects
The economic agenda focused on the continued implementation of the three-year Economic Cooperation Program. The first meeting of the U.S.-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council was held, while cooperation between Uzbekistan’s regions and U.S. states also expanded.
The visa-free regime for U.S. citizens was said to have increased business ties. The two countries are carrying out joint projects in various fields, particularly civil aviation, automotive manufacturing, mining, infrastructure, energy, metallurgy, artificial intelligence and digital technologies.
Mirziyoyev and Trump also reviewed the schedule of upcoming bilateral and multilateral events.
