15.06.2021

On June 15, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received a delegation from the United Arab Emirates headed by the Minister of Cabinet Affairs Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi.

The issues of further deepening the Uzbek-Emirati multifaceted relations and the development of practical interaction were discussed.

The President has highly acclaimed the current level of mutually beneficial and productive cooperation between the two countries achieved through the implementation of the top-level agreements.

In turn, Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi conveyed greetings and best wishes to the Leader of our country on behalf of the President of the UAE Sheikh Khalifa Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Sheikh Mohammed Al Nahyan and the Prime Minister of the country, Emir Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum.

During the meeting, the progress in the implementation of projects in the following spheres was highlighted: the development of alternative energy and the modernization of energy facilities, the creation of modern agro-industrial clusters, the launching of an investment company to support business initiatives, as well as the implementation of a number of significant social programs.

They emphasized the importance of continuing joint work in increasing the efficiency of the public administration system and training qualified specialists, organizing the activities of the Accelerator of Socio-Economic Reforms office, which was opened today in Tashkent.

Minister Mohammad Al Gergawi expressed his sincere gratitude for the comprehensive assistance to the activities of Emirati investors in Uzbekistan, for the support and participation of Uzbekistan in the «Dubai Expo 2021» World Exhibition.

The Emirates side also presented a new project proposal as part of the implementation of the Uzbekistan President’s initiative to create a zone of environmental innovations and technologies in the Aral Sea Region.

Following the meeting, the sides have agreed to adopt the joint «road map» aimed at the widespread introduction of the best practices of the Emirates in the sphere of public administration, the formation of a long-term program of transformations and transition to an innovation-based development.