Finnish President Expected to Visit Uzbekistan

On 9 September, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a phone conversation with his Finnish counterpart Alexander Stubb.

The two leaders discussed ways to further expand multifaceted cooperation between Uzbekistan and Finland, particularly in trade, the economy, and humanitarian spheres, in the context of preparations for the upcoming visit of the Finnish President to Uzbekistan, The Caspian Post reports, citing Uzbek media.

They noted with satisfaction the continuation of constructive political dialogue and parliamentary exchanges. In 2024, bilateral trade grew by 24 percent. Since 2022, Finland’s Nordic University has been successfully operating in Uzbekistan, alongside joint projects aimed at developing school education.

Special attention was given to opportunities for cooperation in agriculture, chemistry, energy, mining, telecommunications, and other innovative sectors, including the introduction of advanced technologies into the education system.

To prepare specific projects, the sides proposed holding a meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission and a business forum with the participation of leading companies from both countries.

The leaders also exchanged views on pressing international issues, underlining the importance of resolving conflicts peacefully and in line with international law.

For reference, Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Alexander Stubb previously met in November 2024 on the sidelines of the COP29 summit in Baku.