President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a series of meetings on the sidelines of the global climate summit in Antalya, the presidential press service said.
Slovenia
Mirziyoyev met Slovenian President Natasa Pirc Musar. They discussed implementing the agreements reached during last year’s visit to Slovenia, as well as prospects for developing trade, economic and investment cooperation.
They noted with satisfaction that trade turnover has grown. They paid particular attention to expanding cooperation in transport, urban planning, critical minerals and pharmaceuticals, as well as broadening cultural and tourism exchanges.
Both sides confirmed their interest in strengthening the partnership further, including through cooperation with the European Union.
Bangladesh
Mirziyoyev also met Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. In a cordial conversation, they discussed ways to step up Uzbekistan-Bangladesh relations. They noted with satisfaction that bilateral ties have gained momentum in recent years and that trade turnover has risen.
They agreed to develop cooperation and give it more practical substance, including by strengthening political dialogue and expanding trade, economic partnership and industrial cooperation.
They also agreed to continue supporting each other within international organizations and exchanged views on pressing regional issues.
UN Convention to Combat Desertification
Mirziyoyev met Yasmine Fouad, UN Deputy Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification. They considered expanding cooperation on combating desertification, restoring degraded land and addressing the effects of climate change.
They noted with satisfaction that 15 joint projects have been implemented over the past five years. They paid particular attention to restoring the ecological balance in the Aral Sea region, expanding forest cover and improving the resilience of arid ecosystems. They stressed the importance of improving mechanisms for accounting for carbon absorption and attracting carbon finance.
They agreed to strengthen partnership on combating desertification and ensuring environmental sustainability, and to advance joint initiatives.
UN Development Programme
Mirziyoyev also met UN Development Programme Administrator Alexander De Croo. They discussed expanding multifaceted cooperation on sustainable development and tackling the effects of climate change, with particular attention to implementing the programme’s new country program through 2030.
They noted with satisfaction that the partnership is developing positively. Over the past five years, more than 100 joint projects worth over $120 million have been implemented, and total cooperation has exceeded $550 million.
After the meeting, both sides said they were ready to step up cooperation on green transformation, attracting climate finance, implementing joint programs for the Aral Sea region and improving mechanisms for assessing loss and damage caused by climate change.
