Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev recently met with Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith in Baku on October 15 to discuss expanding bilateral trade, strengthening business ties and developing joint projects across several sectors, according to the presidential press service.
The meeting focused on bringing Uzbekistan-Laos relations to a new level, with both sides identifying transport, logistics, pharmaceuticals, healthcare and tourism as priority areas for cooperation.
The leaders also emphasized the need to expand the legal framework governing trade and economic relations and intensify exchanges in education and culture.
Source: Presidential Press Service
They exchanged views on current regional and international issues.
Mirziyoyev also met with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Baku to explore ways to expand investment and cooperation in energy, chemicals, transport and other sectors. The leaders noted rising investment since the start of 2026 and plans for an Uzbek delegation to attend the Doha Forum in December, where meetings of the intergovernmental joint commission and Business Council are also scheduled.
The meeting came a day after Mirziyoyev held talks with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Baku on October 14, reviewing cooperation in trade, energy, transport, logistics, construction and other areas. Bilateral trade between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan has grown by 30% since the beginning of 2026, according to the Uzbek side.