On March 11, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev had a telephone conversation with President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Muhammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The head of state cordially congratulated President Sheikh Mohammed Al Nahyan on his birthday, sincerely wishing good health and prosperity, great success in his activities, peace and prosperity to the friendly people of the Emirates.

The leaders of the two countries also exchanged warm congratulations on the occasion of the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan for the entire Muslim world.

The current highest level of Uzbek-Emirati multifaceted cooperation was noted with deep satisfaction.

At the end of 2023, the volume of mutual trade increased by 20%. There are over 300 enterprises in Uzbekistan with the participation of Emirati capital, the portfolio of joint projects exceeded $4 billion. In addition, promising projects are being developed in such areas as high technology, energy, geology, agriculture, tourism, IT, infrastructure, logistics and others.

Mutual readiness to intensify practical cooperation in all areas was confirmed. The importance of carefully preparing the agenda for upcoming summit meetings was emphasized.