Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan discuss expanding trade and regional projects

BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 19. Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan discussed strengthening their strategic partnership, expanding trade and advancing regional energy and transportation projects during a meeting between Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubayev in Samarkand on October 19.

This was reflected in the statement by the press service of the Uzbek president, following a meeting on the sidelines of the C5+1 foreign ministers’ meeting. Kulubayev conveyed greetings and best wishes to Mirziyoyev from Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov.

The sides reviewed prospects for further strengthening bilateral relations based on friendship, good-neighborly ties and alliance.

Particular attention was paid to implementing agreements reached during Mirziyoyev’s state visit to Kyrgyzstan in July 2026.

The officials welcomed continued growth in bilateral trade, cooperation between major companies and regional authorities, and progress on major regional projects in the energy and transportation sectors.

Additionally, they emphasized the importance of adopting a plan for cultural and humanitarian activities and interregional exchanges for 2027.

The two sides exchanged views on current issues affecting cooperation across Central Asia.

The C5+1 format brings together the United States and five Central Asian countries — Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan — to discuss regional cooperation and shared economic and security priorities. The B5+1 platform facilitates dialogue between businesses and governments in Central Asia.