Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev received a delegation comprising US House of Representatives members Jason Smith, Greg Murphy, Ronnie Jackson and Edward Case.
At the opening of the talks held on Tuesday, August 25, the US lawmakers congratulated Mirziyoyev and the people of Uzbekistan on the 35th anniversary of the country's independence.
Strategic partnership and interparliamentary relations
The talks focused on strengthening the strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and the US and advancing interparliamentary cooperation.
The sides welcomed the high level of political dialogue, growing contacts and reciprocal visits in bilateral relations. During a recent phone call, the two countries' leaders identified priority areas for expanding the strategic partnership.
Trade rises 20 percent as economic program advances
The sides attached particular importance to developing trade and economic cooperation. Trade volume between the two countries has increased by 20 percent since the beginning of the year.
A three-year Economic Cooperation Program covering major projects in energy, critical minerals, transport, agriculture, digital technologies and industry is being implemented.
Direct ties with US states
The talks also covered the US Congress's support for comprehensive reforms in Uzbekistan and its contribution to advancing constructive, mutually beneficial dialogue between the two countries.
The sides expressed readiness to continue efforts to develop direct ties with the states of Missouri, North Carolina, Texas and Hawaii and to implement joint projects.
The sides also agreed to organize reciprocal visits by their business delegations.
