Aripov, Smailov sign a roadmap for development of trade-economic and investment cooperation
A wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation was discussed by Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Abdulla Aripov and Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov on the sidelines of a meeting of the CIS Council of Government Heads held in Astana.

Photo: Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan
According to the press service of the government of Kazakhstan, the meeting discussed measures to expand the potential of mutual trade, strengthen cooperation in agriculture, industry, the transport-transit sector, as well as issues of cooperation in the field of water resources.
“We are ready for further deepening of relations in all areas of mutually beneficial cooperation,” the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan noted.
In turn, Abdulla Aripov confirmed Uzbekistan’s readiness to continue active work in all priority areas.
“Kazakhstan is one of the largest trade partners of our country. Over the past five years, bilateral trade has more than doubled. Now we are faced with the task of bringing the volume of mutual trade to $10 billion. Mutually beneficial cooperation between different regions of our countries is also being strengthened,” Abdulla Aripov said.
Following the meeting, the heads of government signed a roadmap for the development of trade-economic and investment cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Uzbekistan, which provides for the implementation of measures in the areas of tax regulation, cargo transit, education, energy, agriculture, etc.
In particular, the document reflects plans to launch joint production projects in various industries, develop logistics infrastructure, increase the supply of industrial goods and prepare a number of important interstate agreements.
Recommended
List of streets and intersections being repaired in Tashkent published
SOCIETY | 19:12 / 16.05.2024
Uzbekistan's flag flies high on Oceania's tallest volcano
SOCIETY | 17:54 / 15.05.2024
New tariffs to be introduced in Tashkent public transport
SOCIETY | 14:55 / 05.05.2023
Onix and Tracker cars withdrawn from sale
BUSINESS | 10:20 / 05.05.2023
Latest news
-
New wind power plant to be built in Tashkent region
SOCIETY | 21:21 / 04.07.2025
-
Shavkat Mirziyoyev holds talks with Shehbaz Sharif, discusses strengthening Uzbekistan-Pakistan strategic partnership
POLITICS | 19:04 / 04.07.2025
-
Senate of Uzbekistan signs cooperation program with UN Population Fund
POLITICS | 19:02 / 04.07.2025
-
Shavkat Mirziyoyev calls for end to violence in Gaza, urges recognition of Palestinian state
POLITICS | 17:31 / 04.07.2025
Related News

16:01 / 28.06.2025
Chevrolet slashes prices on key models in Kazakhstan

14:18 / 20.06.2025
Power outage in Kazakhstan affects Uzbekistan

20:06 / 17.06.2025
Uzbekistan supports China–Central Asia connectivity with new energy and tech initiatives

11:59 / 17.06.2025