Uzbekistan, France discuss bilateral cooperation
Uzbekistan and France discussed bilateral cooperation, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Bakhtiyor Saidov wrote on his Telegram channel, Trend reports
"I am glad to have a phone conversation with Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France. We had a comprehensive discussion of the most aspects of bilateral cooperation, the timely implementation of all the agreements between our leaders, and the schedule of upcoming events," he wrote.
The sides also highlighted the unprecedented dynamic ties between Uzbekistan and France, emphasizing the shared historical heritage and the remarkable progress in their relations. Both parties expressed optimism about the promising future of cooperation between the two countries.
Meanwhile, trade turnover between Uzbekistan and France reached $1.13 billion in 2024. This is 13.5 percent more compared to the same period last year ($995.4 million in 2023).
France has secured a position within the upper echelon of Uzbekistan's trading partners, ranking among the top 20 entities in terms of bilateral commerce.
Earlier, it was reported that Kuwait's Action Group Holdings is set to build hydropower plants in Uzbekistan