Uzbekistan and Korea upgrade bilateral relations to special strategic partnership
 |
| Vitaliy Fen, ambassador of Uzbekistan to Korea / Courtesy of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Korea |
After gaining independence, Uzbekistan took a worthy place in the world community. Over the years, a great creative work has been carried out. Human honor and dignity have been raised, the people's well-being has been improved and the appearance of our cities and villages has been radically changed.
Today, Uzbekistan is demonstrating a steady pace of development in all spheres, under the leadership of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Effective multilateral foreign policy serves as an important factor for increasing the export potential and for expanding the economic opportunities of Uzbekistan.
The foundation of bilateral relations between our states was laid on Dec. 30, 1991, when the Republic of Korea was one of the first countries to recognize Uzbekistan's independence. Subsequently, diplomatic relations were established on Jan. 29, 1992.
The Republic of Korea is one of Uzbekistan's most reliable and time-tested strategic partners, as well as one of the largest investors in our republic.
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between our countries, 16 meetings have been held at the level of heads of state.
I especially want to note the historic state visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Mirziyoyev to the Republic of Korea, which was held on Nov. 22-24, 2017, and determined new prospects for mutually beneficial cooperation.
Within the framework of the visit, more than 60 documents worth more than $10 billion were signed in trade and economic, investment, financial, technical and other spheres. Of these, $4.5 billion are direct Korean investments.
At the invitation of President of Uzbekistan Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in paid a state visit to our country on April 18-21, 2019.
The fruitful negotiations of the heads of state were followed by a signing ceremony of bilateral documents.
Presidents Mirziyoyev and Moon signed a Joint Declaration to form a Special Strategic Partnership between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Korea.
Documents have since been signed between the two governments and their ministries regarding the promotion and mutual protection of investments; the exploration of space for peaceful purposes; cooperation in science, technology and innovation; and the creation of the Uzbek-Korean center for cooperation in the health sector, among others.
 |
| President Moon Jae-in walks during his state visit to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, in this April 2019 photo. / Courtesy of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Korea |
On Jan. 28, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Mirziyoyev held a meeting with the President of the Republic of Korea Moon via videoconferencing.
Opening up the event and warmly greeting one another, the heads of states underscored that this meeting was the first summit for both sides in the new year. This fact once again testifies to the highest level of bilateral cooperation.
As was emphasized, despite the consequences of the pandemic, the multifaceted relationship between Uzbekistan and Korea has keonhacai to develop dynamically. Last year, the leaders of the two countries held two telephone conversations and jointly participated in the International Forum for Northern Economic Cooperation.
Amidst the pandemic's complex conditions, the sides have ensured the implementation of large investments and trade projects. They have also launched new fields of cooperation. Among them, there is a unique project in the region: the modern children's multidisciplinary medical center, established in Tashkent, with the support and participation of South Korean partners.
The President of Uzbekistan highly appreciates the tangible contribution of the Korean side to the international efforts in combatting the coronavirus and expressed deep gratitude for the profound practical support rendered to Uzbekistan in the prevention, effective treatment and rehabilitation of peoples so as to overcome the dangerous disease.
 |
| President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev takes part in the 2021 P4G Summit via videoconferencing. Courtesy of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Korea |
On May 30, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Mirziyoyev, at the invitation of the President of the Republic of Korea Moon, took part in the second International Summit, "Partnership for Green Growth and Global Goals 2030" (P4G), in Seoul, via videoconferencing.
The agenda of the two-day forum included issues such as: overcoming the consequences of climate change, recovering the environment, and ensuring carbon neutrality, as well as achieving the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals and implementing the provisions of the Paris Climate Agreement.
The President of Uzbekistan outlined the key directions of the reforms being carried out in our country and shared his vision of the prospects for international cooperation in terms of environmentally sustainable development. President Mirziyoyev emphasized that it is necessary to unite the efforts of the entire international community to make effective decisions on green and sustainable development.
Further strengthening of the cooperation between the two countries is being facilitated by consistently developing cultural and humanitarian ties, especially in the areas of education, medicine, tourism and sports.
All in all, over the past 29 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, Tashkent and Seoul have forged a genuine, strategic partnership and currently are closely cooperating with each other in terms of further advancing multifaceted cooperation in various fields and strengthening mutually beneficial bilateral relations that serve the interests of both countries and their people.
In conclusion, taking this opportunity, I would like to wish to the esteemed readers of this reputed newspaper every success in all their endeavors, longevity and well-being.
댓글
댓글 쓰기