On Wednesday, Turkish and Uzbek foreign ministers exchanged views on the efforts to increase mutual investments and achieve the goal of a $5 billion trade volume. / Photo: AA
Receiving Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Bakhtiyar Saidov and his delegation on Wednesday at the Presidential Complex, Yilmaz said Uzbekistan is currently experiencing a remarkable period of change and development under President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's leadership, with Türkiye firmly supporting this reform and transformation journey and offering its assistance whenever needed.
He mentioned that Türkiye is the third-largest investor in Uzbekistan and that there is a shared commitment to enhancing relations in all areas, including military cooperation and defence industries. Recognising Turkish Standards Institution certificates in Uzbekistan would positively impact bilateral trade, Yilmaz added.
He also mentioned his appointment as co-chair of the Joint Economic Commission in July and expressed eagerness to organise the next JEC meeting and Business Council meeting, which will further advance commercial relations between the two countries.Uzbek Foreign Minister Saidov highlighted the strong communication between the two countries and the close dialogue between their presidents as key factors in the success of high-level relations.