Ukraine and Uzbekistan Sign Memorandum on Expanding Pharmaceutical Cooperation

Uzbekistan and Russia signed a roadmap defining priority areas for joint work in the field of healthcare. These areas include medical education, high-tech medical care, pharmaceuticals, and early diagnosis of serious diseases.

The document signing took place after a meeting between the Minister of Health of Uzbekistan, Eldor Adilov, and the Minister of Health of Russia, Mikhail Murashko, during the World Summit 'Investment in Children's Well-being,' according to the press service of the Ministry of Health of Uzbekistan.

The parties noted that the political will of the leaders of both countries and dialogue based on mutual trust create a solid foundation for elevating bilateral healthcare cooperation to a new level.

A number of joint projects are currently being implemented, covering the training of medical personnel, the introduction of modern diagnostic and treatment methods, and expanding public access to high-tech medical care.

Cooperation in the field of medical education is also expanding. A branch of the Pirogov National Research Medical University from Russia will be opened in Tashkent.

This project involves creating educational and clinical facilities, forming teaching staff, and equipping modern equipment in a simulation and accreditation center.

The ministers agreed on the need to increase interaction in the field of high-tech medical care and discussed prospects for joint pharmaceutical initiatives.

Furthermore, they identified urgent tasks for joint work concerning the early detection of oncological and cardiovascular diseases, as well as the development of nuclear medicine in Uzbekistan.

The roadmap outlines promising areas for further bilateral partnership in healthcare.

The Central Banks of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan have reached an agreement to develop interaction in the field of financial technologies, payment systems, and digital asset regulation.

The discussion took place during a meeting at the Central Bank of Uzbekistan with a delegation from Azerbaijan, headed by Taleh Kazimov, Chairman of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan. The parties reviewed the current state of bilateral cooperation and opportunities for its further expansion.

It was noted that the interaction between the two financial regulators has strengthened in recent years at both bilateral and multilateral levels. Key areas for joint work include cross-border fintech projects and practical cooperation between relevant organizations and experts.

Participants also discussed issues of digital asset regulation, the creation of regulatory sandboxes, support for fintech startups, and the launch of joint pilot projects. Special attention was paid to open banking and the formation of an open finance ecosystem.

The Azerbaijani side expressed readiness to share experience in creating centralized open banking infrastructure. This infrastructure involves the use of common API standards, customer consent management mechanisms, and relevant regulatory tools.

Representatives of the two central banks also considered the possibility of conducting joint research in the fields of monetary policy, macroeconomic analysis, and data management. Participants emphasized that such initiatives will allow for more effective utilization of expert resources and expand the exchange of practical experience.

At the conclusion of the negotiations, the parties confirmed their intention to translate the agreements reached into concrete steps, activate specialist contacts, and continue strengthening long-term partnership.