AKIPRESS.COM - Tashkent hosted another round of consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Lithuania.

The delegations led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan Gayrat Fozilov and Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Mantas Adomėnas discussed the state and prospects of bilateral relations in various areas of mutual interest.

According to Mantas Adomėnas, Lithuania highly appreciates the implementation of the New Uzbekistan Development Strategy and the work carried out within its framework to improve the well-being of people, transform economic sectors, ensure human rights and interests, and strengthen international cooperation.

The commitment of Uzbekistan and Latvia to strengthening a constructive political dialogue through the organization of mutual visits and the intensification of contacts at all levels was confirmed.

The parties agreed on the need to intensify the Uzbekistan – Lithuania Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation. It was proposed to hold a regular meeting of the Commission in 2023 in Tashkent with the organization of a joint business forum within its framework.

It was noted that there are opportunities for organizing the supply of a wide range of products from Uzbekistan to the Lithuanian market – goods of the textile and chemical industries, building materials, mineral fertilizers, fruits, vegetables and others.