President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who was on an official visit to Brussels, met with King Philip of Belgium at the Laeken Palace on October 24. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
The meeting was assessed as an important event aimed at further developing friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries. During the conversation, ways to expand cooperation in trade-economic, investment, and cultural-humanitarian spheres were discussed.
In addition, views were exchanged on issues of international and regional significance. King Philip highly appreciated the results of the negotiations with the European Union in Brussels led by the head of Uzbekistan and sincerely congratulated Mirziyoyev on the signing of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement.
In recent years, relations between Uzbekistan and Belgium have been steadily developing, with active dialogues at the ministerial level. Friendship groups operate in the parliaments of both countries.
Cooperation in cultural and humanitarian fields is also strengthening. Twinning relations have been established between the cities of Tashkent and Kortrijk, as well as Samarkand and Liège.
The unveiling of a bronze bust of the great scholar Abu Ali ibn Sina in Kortrijk was accepted as a symbol of the cultural closeness of the two peoples. The volume of mutual trade is also increasing in the economic sector.
Belgian companies are effectively operating in Uzbekistan in the fields of textiles, logistics, and services. The opening of the Benelux Chamber of Commerce in Tashkent in 2024 has further activated business ties.
President Mirziyoyev emphasized the importance of organizing visits of representatives of Belgian companies to Uzbekistan and increasing cultural events. This will bring bilateral relations to a new level.
At the end of the meeting, Mirziyoyev invited King Philip to pay an official visit to Uzbekistan. The King gratefully accepted the invitation and expressed his readiness to strengthen friendly ties.
According to analysts, the meeting in Brussels will enhance Uzbekistan's prestige in Europe, strengthen economic partnership, and open the way for new projects in cultural and educational fields. This will create new opportunities in strategic dialogue between Central Asia and Europe.
Source: zamin.uz
