According to the National Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Ecology and Climate Change, Uzbekistan and Germany intend to deepen interaction in the field of environmental protection and combating climate change by launching new joint projects.
The discussion took place between Iskandar Kutbidinov, Deputy Chairman of the National Committee, and Stefan Maier, a member of the German Bundestag and the Foreign Affairs Committee. The parties reviewed issues of cooperation within regional programs, environmental monitoring, biodiversity conservation, as well as scientific and educational interaction.
Representatives of Uzbekistan presented current environmental reforms and state policy priorities, which include improving air quality, preserving biodiversity, improving waste management, strengthening environmental protection measures, and developing environmental education.
Particular attention was paid to the GIZ Green Central Asia initiative and the ILUCA regional program. In these areas, the parties proposed implementing practical projects, exchanging technologies, and jointly training specialists.
Uzbekistan also proposed launching a pilot project for digital monitoring of specially protected natural areas using SMART patrolling technologies, camera traps, geographic information systems, and artificial intelligence.
Furthermore, cooperation with German expert and scientific organizations was discussed for protecting saiga migration routes and attracting technical and methodological support.
In the field of education, the parties proposed expanding partnerships between Green University and German universities and scientific structures, organizing joint summer schools and exchanges of teachers and students, as well as conducting joint research. Another initiative involves increasing instruction in German at 14 technical colleges affiliated with Green University.
Stefan Maier expressed his readiness to facilitate contacts with German partners and support the creation of German-language centers and classrooms in technical colleges. The parties agreed to develop expert exchanges in environmental regulation, certification, standardization, implementation of best available technologies, circular economy, and waste management.
It was also proposed to increase the participation of German companies and scientific organizations in the international exhibition Eco Expo Central Asia 2027, scheduled to be held in Tashkent. At the end of the meeting, the parties agreed to continue joint projects within the GIZ programs, expand cooperation in digital monitoring, scientific and educational activities, and develop partnerships in green technologies.
Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan intend to deepen their interaction in the field of pharmaceuticals. To this end, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Agency for the Development of Medical and Pharmaceutical Industry of Uzbekistan and the state enterprise Kyrgyzpharmatsiya of Kyrgyzstan.
This document provides for the development of pharmaceutical and cosmetic product manufacturing, as well as the expansion of trade and investment ties between the two states.
According to the agreements reached, the parties also plan to exchange experience in scientific research and innovative developments, organize educational programs and seminars for specialists, and create joint projects.
The Memorandum was signed by Abdullah Azizov, Director of the Agency for the Development of Medical and Pharmaceutical Industry, and Akilbek Turatbekov uulu, Head of the state enterprise Kyrgyzpharmatsiya. The goal of the agreements is to further strengthen the partnership of the two countries in the pharmaceutical sector and implement joint initiatives.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić participated in a joint business forum. The event gathered over 200 representatives from official and business circles of both countries, as well as leaders of major industrial and trade companies.
At the forum, Serbian companies such as Galenika, Abela Pharm, Goša FOM, Yumco, Luss Textile, and other enterprises were represented.
Speaking at the forum, Mirziyoyev noted that recent high-level meetings have opened a new phase in relations between the two states. He emphasized that establishing a strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and Serbia has become a key result.
A significant increase in bilateral trade was identified as one of the priorities. To achieve this goal, the parties intend to expand the range of goods they exchange and simplify customs procedures. Furthermore, a joint Action Plan for the period 2026–2028 was approved in the field of industrial cooperation.
The President of Uzbekistan outlined several areas that should form the basis for further development of economic ties. These include the creation of joint production of textiles and electrical equipment, as well as automotive and industrial components.
Special attention will be paid to the localization of pharmaceutical production and the deep processing of fruit and vegetable products. Both countries also plan to develop joint projects in the fields of software and artificial intelligence.
Mirziyoyev assured that Uzbekistan is ready to create favorable conditions for Serbian companies and investors, and to provide practical support for the implementation of every joint project.
After the conclusion of the business forum, both sides signed a number of bilateral economic agreements and trade contracts.
