Uzbekistan and Bulgaria discuss interparliamentary ties and cooperation

Uzbekistan and Bulgaria discussed prospects for developing interparliamentary dialogue and expanding bilateral cooperation in the political and economic spheres. The meeting took place on 22 October in the Senate of the Oliy Majlis, Uzbekistan's parliament. Alisher Agzamkhodjaev, chairman of the Committee on International Relations, Foreign Economic Relations, Foreign Investment and Tourism and co-chair of the Uzbekistan–Bulgaria interparliamentary cooperation group, held talks with Bulgaria's Deputy Foreign Minister Ivanka Tasheva.

The sides exchanged views on further developing political dialogue and expanding practical interaction between the two countries. Special attention was given to strengthening trade and economic ties, stimulating mutual investment and developing industrial cooperation.

Participants also considered possibilities for joint projects in agriculture, transport and logistics, tourism, education and science.