Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan aim to increase trade turnover up to $2 billion
Kyrgyz Minister of Economy and Commerce Bakyt Sydykov met with Uzbek Minister of Investment, Industry, and Trade Laziz Kudratov on the sidelines of the CAREC Business Forum in Bishkek, Kabar reports.
According to the ministry, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for developing Kyrgyz-Uzbek trade and economic cooperation. Particular attention was paid to achieving the strategic goal set by the heads of state of the two countries: increasing mutual trade turnover to $2 billion.
The ministers also exchanged views on the preparation and implementation of upcoming joint events aimed at expanding business contacts and supporting investment cooperation. Furthermore, promising projects in industry, transport logistics, agriculture, and energy were discussed.
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