On May 22, as part of the business program of their stay in Ljubljana, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the Republic of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar took part in a joint business forum, the press service of the head of our state reports.
The event was attended by heads and representatives of over 100 leading industrial and commercial enterprises of the two countries.
Slovenian business was represented by such companies as KRKA, Duol, Emo Frite, Panvita, Medex, Tajfun Planina, Altado, UVC Solutions, Riko and many others.
In his speech, the Head of our state noted that the fruitful negotiations held today at the highest level opened a new page in Uzbek-Slovenian relations, primarily in the trade, economic and investment spheres.
It was emphasized that in the current difficult period in the global economy, it is important to use the opportunities to increase mutual trade, expand the scale of cooperation and diversify national economies.
The task has been set to increase the volume of mutual trade to 500 million euros in the coming years by expanding the range and volume of mutual deliveries, including textile and fruit and vegetable products, mineral fertilizers, copper products, pharmaceuticals, technological equipment and other goods with high added value.
The importance of adopting the Industrial Cooperation Development Program in sectors where the economies of the two countries can complement each other was noted.
The President of Uzbekistan outlined the key areas of further economic partnership. Among them are the localization of pharmaceutical production, the production of electrical equipment, food products, the storage and processing of fruit and vegetable products, the construction and modernization of green energy facilities.
Particular attention is paid to the development of transport connectivity, including through the use of the Slovenian port of Koper and the establishment of direct air service between the two countries.
It was noted that the visa-free regime for Slovenian citizens introduced in Uzbekistan will contribute to the development of business, humanitarian and tourist exchanges.
The leader of Uzbekistan drew the attention of the participants to the special industrial park being created in our country for European companies, where unique conditions for business will be provided. He invited Slovenian companies to become among the first residents of this special zone.
The head of our state highly appreciated the interest shown by Slovenian business circles in developing mutually beneficial partnership with Uzbekistan, which voiced their specific proposals and plans.
In conclusion, a ceremony of exchanging bilateral trade, economic and investment agreements was held in the presence of the Presidents of the two countries.
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