On September 5, a telephone conversation was held between the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the United States of America Donald Trump.
Practical aspects of further strengthening Uzbek-American relations of strategic partnership and expanding mutually beneficial cooperation were reviewed in detail, according to the press service of the Uzbek president.
President Trump highly appraised and supported the ongoing reforms in New Uzbekistan, aimed at the modernization of economy and increasing welfare of the population.
The discussion focused on promoting business cooperation projects in priority sectors and a significant increase in trade volumes.
In recent years there has been steady growth in mutual trade. In 2024, bilateral trade grew by 15 percent.
The portfolio of prospective cooperation projects covers areas such as civil aviation, critical mineral resources, the electrical engineering industry, energy, agriculture, digital technologies, the financial sector, innovation, and education.
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, effective cooperation is being carried out in the field of security, 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.
The two leaders also exchanged views on international issues, including the deepening of regional cooperation between the Central Asian states and the United States in the “C5+1” format.
Mirziyoyev invited President 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.
