(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Baku, Azerbaijan, Dec. 13
By Nigar Guliyeva - Trend:
Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov with his Uzbek counterpart Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a Joint Statement after their talks in an expanded format during Jeenbekov's visit to Tashkent on Dec. 13.
The following documents were also signed: Program between the Government of Uzbekistan and the Government of Kyrgyzstan on economic, scientific, technical and humanitarian cooperation for 2018-2021; Agreement between customs agencies on the organization of a simplified procedure for implementation of customs operations when transporting goods and vehicles (Simplified Customs Corridor); Agreement on scientific and technical cooperation between the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan and the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan; Plan of activities for cooperation between the Ministry for Emergency Situations of Uzbekistan and the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan in prevention and liquidation of emergency situations for 2018; Agreement on cooperation between the Federation of Trade Unions of Uzbekistan and the Federation of Trade Unions of Kyrgyzstan; Memorandum of Understanding between the Central Council of the Youth Union of Uzbekistan and the State Agency for Youth, Physical Culture and Sports under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic.
During the talks with participation of delegations, the main attention was paid to further development of political, trade and economic, transport and communication, banking and financial, scientific and technical, cultural, humanitarian and interregional cooperation between Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, strengthening ties in industry, agriculture and other areas.
It was noted that the volume of trade between the countries is growing rapidly. For a period from January to November this year, mutual trade increased by more than 56 percent and reached $235 million.
However, as it was noted, the figure does not reflect the true capabilities of the two countries.
The presidents further emphasized the strategic nature of bilateral cooperation in transportation and development of transit corridors. The Heads of State emphasized that the rapid construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, which will enhance the attractiveness and open the transit potential of Central Asia, fully meets interests of the regional countries.
The sides also mulled development of cooperation between Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan in water and energy sphere. In this context, to achieve a constructive solution to these issues, the parties agreed to establish a Joint Bilateral Water Commission and hold its meeting in the near future.
Talking to media after the talks, the presidents noted that the talks were held in the spirit of mutual understanding, openness and sincerity, the agreements reached will serve the interests of the two peoples.
Mirziyoyev noted that the documents signed during the first visit of the President of Kyrgyzstan will be an important factor for further development of friendship and cooperation between the countries. Jeenbekov, in turn, noted that Uzbek and Kyrgyz peoples expected these agreements and it was pleasant for him to contribute to such a good deed.
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