31.10.2025

Talks between the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and the President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb, with the participation of official delegations, took place at the “Kuksaroy” residence.

Prospects for further strengthening the multifaceted Uzbek-Finnish partnership, primarily in the political, trade and economic, investment and humanitarian spheres, were reviewed in detail. 

The dynamic development of political dialogue and exchanges at various levels, as well as the intensification of business contacts, were noted with satisfaction.

The volume of mutual trade has been steadily increasing, economic and business ties are strengthening. The Nordic University, established in cooperation with Finland, is successfully operating in Uzbekistan, programs in the field of school education are being implemented.

As a result of the Uzbek-Finnish business forum held today, a portfolio of promising joint projects worth over 1 billion euros has been formed.

During the talks, opportunities to significantly increase trade turnover, including through the establishment of a joint Trade finance fund aimed at promoting mutual supplies, were reviewed. Initiatives to open certification laboratories to facilitate the entry of Uzbek agricultural and textile products into the European Union market were supported.

Priority attention was given to expanding cooperation in such key areas as geology and critical materials, energy, agriculture, digitalization, artificial intelligence, environmental protection, tourism and other fields.

Agreements were reached to hold the next meeting of the Intergovernmental commission in 2026 and establish a Business council. Mutual interest in expanding interregional cooperation was expressed.

Issues of cooperation in the fields of education, healthcare, and labor migration, were also considered. The first Forum of rectors and innovations is planned to be held next year.

The Presidents exchanged views on current issues of the regional and international agenda.