TASHKENT (TCA) — On the second day of his official visit to Germany, on January 22, the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with the Minister President of Bavaria Markus Söder, in Munich, the Jahon information agency reported.
Bavaria, located in the southeast of Germany, has a population of 12.9 million people. This federal land is Germany’s largest in terms of area and second-largest in terms of the number of residents.
Bavaria is one of the most economically developed regions of Germany. Bavaria’s GDP is about 600 billion euros, which exceeds the figures of most EU member states.
The President of Uzbekistan congratulated Markus Söder on his election as Leader of the Christian Social Union of Germany and expressed the hope that his election to such a high post would contribute to further deepening of bilateral cooperation.
The sides discussed further development of bilateral cooperation, including in trade and economic spheres.
Minister President of Bavaria Markus Söder welcomed President Mirziyoyev to Munich and noted that the agreements reached by the parties serve the interests of the two countries.
It was emphasized that relations between Bavaria and Uzbekistan has a long history. One of the first documentary sources mentioning the historical ties between the two nations is Schilterberg’s notes on being at reception of Amir Temur.
The sides expressed interest in deepening trade, economic and investment partnership, wider introduction of advanced German technologies in various sectors of the economy of Uzbekistan.
Much attention was paid to development of cultural and humanitarian ties, expansion of cooperation in the sphere of higher education, healthcare and sports.
Prospects of creating high-tech enterprises, modernizing the transport, logistics and tourism infrastructure, expanding practical cooperation in trade and co-financing projects in Uzbekistan together with German companies were discussed at the meeting.
The Minister President expressed his gratitude to President Mirziyoyev for the full support provided to projects and initiatives of German business community in Uzbekistan.
