President Sheikh Mohamed holds talks with senior Uzbek official in Abu Dhabi
President Sheikh Mohamed held talks in Abu Dhabi with Saida Mirziyoyeva, Head of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan, aimed at further advancing ties between the nations. Sheikh Mohamed and Ms Mirziyoyeva explored ways to expand co-operation in support of shared development goals, during the meeting on Saturday. Ms Mirziyoyeva is a prominent voice in the Uzbek government, delivering…
President Sheikh Mohamed met with Saida Mirziyoyeva, the Head of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan, in Abu Dhabi. The meeting, held on Saturday, aimed to strengthen the relationship between the two nations and explore opportunities for increased cooperation. Mirziyoyeva, a key figure in the Uzbek government, had recently spoken at the UN General Assembly in New York.
She emphasized the importance of the UN working more closely with Central Asian countries and Uzbekistan's commitment to peace and global collaboration.
At the Abu Dhabi talks, Sheikh Mohamed and his Uzbek counterpart were joined by senior UAE officials, including Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed, and UAE President's adviser Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad. Various other UAE officials also attended the meeting.
The UAE has been actively working to improve ties with Uzbekistan, a country known for its Islamic architecture and historical significance as part of the Silk Road trade route. In June 2022, the two countries signed an agreement to cooperate on government modernization in 10 sectors, expanding a similar pact from 2019. The updated areas of cooperation now include the financial sector, education, the economy, government leadership, food security and agriculture, and ports and customs.
In September 2024, Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, visited Uzbekistan. In January 2025, President Sheikh Mohamed of the UAE and Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a declaration formalizing a strategic partnership between the nations. The agreement was signed by UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov in Abu Dhabi.
Additionally, Etihad Airways launched daily direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Tashkent, marking the UAE's first route to Uzbekistan and catering to growing demand for travel between the two nations.
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