Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Abdulla Aripov attended the meeting, the Dunyo IA reports.

“The heads of government discussed the issues of overcoming the economic consequences of the new coronavirus infection, digitalizing the economies of the SCO member states, deepening cooperation in trade-economic and investment spheres, expanding the practice of using national currencies in mutual trade,” the statement reads.

As part of the talks, the prime ministers also exchanged views on the implementation of the action plan for 2012-2025 and on the concept of cooperation in the development of remote and rural areas in the digital era.

In addition, participants of the meeting considered the activities of the business council and the interbank association of the SCO.

Following the meeting, a joint communiqué was adopted.