Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and his US counterpart Donald Trump held a phone conversation on Friday.
Practical aspects of further strengthening Uzbekistan-American strategic partnership and expanding mutually beneficial cooperation were reviewed in detail, The Caspian Post reports, citing Uzbek media.
At the beginning of the conversation, the President of the United States highly appraised and supported the ongoing irreversible reforms of the past years in New Uzbekistan, aimed at modernizing the economy and increasing the population's welfare.
In turn, the President of Uzbekistan sincerely congratulated President Donald Trump on the impressive results of the US Administration's domestic and foreign policy. The contribution and efforts of the American side in the peaceful settlement of international and regional conflicts and ensuring global security and stability were particularly noted.
Significant attention was paid to expanding multifaceted cooperation between the two countries.
The discussion focused on promoting business cooperation projects in priority sectors and a significant increase in trade volumes.
It should be noted that mutual trade indicators have grown steadily in recent years. In 2024, trade turnover grew by 15 percent.
The portfolio of prospective cooperation projects covers civil aviation, critical mineral resources, the electrical engineering industry, energy, agriculture, digital technologies, the financial sector, innovation, education, and many others.
It was emphasized that a series of bilateral meetings and negotiations with leading US companies and organizations will be held this month to establish long-term and sustainable partnerships.
Additionally, practical cooperation is being carried out in the security field, primarily in the fight against terrorism, extremism, and illegal migration.
Cultural and humanitarian exchanges are expanding, with branches of leading US universities operating successfully in Tashkent.
It was noted with satisfaction that the Uzbekistan National Team will participate for the first time in the World Cup, which will be held in the United States next year. The US leader sincerely wished good luck to our national team.
During the telephone conversation, the heads of state also exchanged views on topical international issues, including deepening regional cooperation between the Central Asian states and the United States in the "C5+1" format.
The Leader of Uzbekistan invited President Donald Trump to pay an official visit to Uzbekistan at a convenient time.
An agreement was reached to continue high-level contacts to promote projects and programs of practical cooperation.
The telephone conversation took place in an open, constructive, and friendly atmosphere.
