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Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan are accelerating efforts on key regional infrastructure projects in the energy and transport sectors.
Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan are accelerating efforts on key regional infrastructure projects in the energy and transport sectors.
The collaboration was a focal point of a phone conversation between Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov. President Mirziyoyev also took the opportunity to extend birthday congratulations to his Kyrgyz counterpart, marking the occasion with warm wishes.
Both leaders emphasized the importance of strengthening Uzbek-Kyrgyz relations, rooted in friendship, good-neighborliness, and a strategic partnership. Discussions revolved around addressing challenges and advancing agreements that underpin their growing cooperation.
Notably, bilateral trade turnover has surpassed $700 million since the start of the year. The conversation highlighted the successful operation of a joint investment fund and ongoing projects across various industries, including machine engineering, energy, electrical engineering, textiles, and agriculture.
The presidents also acknowledged the progress in fostering interregional ties, business partnerships, and cultural exchanges, which have further enriched bilateral relations.
Additionally, the dialogue covered broader regional cooperation in Central Asia and outlined plans for upcoming joint events, signaling continued momentum in their partnership.
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Here's your AnewZ Daily Brief for 8 October 2026. These are the top five stories from the region.
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Azerbaijan and the five Central Asian states have signed two key documents at the 8th Consultative Meeting of Heads of State in Turkmenbashi, formalising a broader framework for regional cooperation in transport, trade, energy, digitalisation and security.
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