AKIPRESS.COM - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov met with Minister of University and Research of Italy Anna Maria Bernini during his visit to Italy, UzA reports.

The parties discussed issues of cooperation in education, joint research projects, strengthening the scientific and academic base to ensure sustainable economic development, and organizing a forum of rectors. The Minister invited Anna Bernini to visit Uzbekistan soon.

Bakhtiyor Saidov also met with President of the Chamber of Deputies of Italy Lorenzo Fontana. The sides exchanged views on bilateral and global agenda topics.

They noted that relations between Uzbekistan and Italy demonstrate dynamic growth in all areas. It was emphasized that historical ties, regular exchanges at various levels, and active activities of friendship groups in both parliaments bring new tangible results.

In addition, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan met with President of the International Fund of Agricultural Development (IFAD) of Italy Alvaro Lario. They considered maintaining cooperation, attracting the best world knowledge and experience to Uzbekistan, food security, and industrial development of agriculture in Uzbekistan, and implementing the IFAD country strategy for 2023-2027.