Bashkortostan Head Joins Launch of Technopark in Tashkent

Bashkortostan head Radiy Khabirov took part in the launch of a technopark in Tashkent, which he described as the republic's first experience of creating such a facility in another country. Khabirov said the project opens a new page in cooperation between Bashkortostan and Uzbekistan, and that the republic already has its first residents, who will receive serious preferences.

According to Khabirov's post on social media, Bashkortostan prepared carefully for the day. Organizational, financial and legal issues were regularly discussed with colleagues from the Tashkent region, through video conferences and in-person meetings. He thanked partners for their quick and effective decisions and expressed gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin and Shavkat Mirziyoyev for supporting the project.

Khabirov said the leaders of both countries have created excellent opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation. He noted work across industry, agriculture, tourism, culture and sport, and called the Uzbek people a brotherly nation. The article also notes that Bashkortostan and Uzbekistan previously signed a memorandum on developing palliative and hospice care for children.