As it was reported earlier President Shavkat Mirziyoev is expected to visit France this summer. Although the level of cooperation had been modest between Uzbekistan and France during the last quarter of century, the president Mirziyoyev’s visit will be a good opportunity to bolster the ties, in terms of opening new horizons for co-operation and strategic partnerships between the two countries, thus providing more fruitful opportunities and mutual benefits for them especially in the economic, financial, investment and security sectors.
In preparation for the visit the two sides have been readying various sector deals. In particular, the first deputy finance minister of Uzbekistan Ahadbek Haydarov recently met the deputy director of the French Development Agency Jean-Claude PIRES.
The meeting was aimed at strengthening bilateral financial, economic and investment relations, focusing on financing of projects in agriculture sector, while, the agency said it was ready to provide Uzbekistan with a EUR 150 million financial aid. Other accords that are taking shape are construction of a solar photovoltaic plant, launching of Uzbekistan's space program, modernization of heating system of Tashkent city and helpingestablishment of Charvak recreation zone.
The French Ambassador to Uzbekistan H.E. Violaine de Villemeurt met with Prosecutor General Otabek Murodov. The Ambassador expressed interest in organizing joint trainings for the Uzbek law enforcement officials at the Academy of Higher Education with the involvement of French experts.
French civil defense and emergency situations experts held meetings with their Uzbek colleagues in Tashkent to “share experiences in ensuring the public safety and overcoming the consequences of emergencies.”
A number of other important deals are taking shape as the presidential visit is approaching.
