26.04.2023

On April 26, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the Minister of Defense of the Italian Republic Guido Crosetto, who is on a visit to our country.

The sides considered issues of further expansion of Uzbek-Italian multifaceted relations.

At the outset of the meeting, the defense minister conveyed sincere greetings and best wishes of Italian President Sergio Mattarella and the President of the Council of Ministers Giorgio Meloni to the leader of Uzbekistan.

The current level of bilateral cooperation has been acknowledged with delight. Constructive political dialogue has been evolving. The volumes of mutual trade and investments have doubled in the past few years. Branches of Italy's leading universities - Turin Polytechnic and Pisa University - have been operating in our country.

Joint preparations for upcoming summit events are underway.

During the conversation, a particular emphasis has been placed on practical interaction in energy, including renewable energy, logistics, agriculture and other spheres.

The leader of our state stressed the importance of building partnership relations between defense ministries of Uzbekistan and Italy.

The sides also exchanged views on the issues of regional stability and security, including the peaceful settlement of the situation in Afghanistan.