Mutual exchanges of visits by parliamentary delegations have gained momentum, with parliamentarians from both countries also interacting at multilateral platforms such as the Interparliamentary Assembly of CIS Member States and the Dialogue of Women Leaders of Central Asian Countries.

Fruitful cooperation at the level of the foreign ministries of the two countries has been established. There are regular telephone conversations and frequent meetings of the heads of foreign affairs agencies, including at international venues.

Direct scientific and research ties are being established between the analytical centers of the two countries, aimed at developing specific joint proposals and initiatives to further expand and deepen Uzbek-Kyrgyz relations.

Impressive results have been achieved in the development of cooperation in the trade and economic sphere. The volume of mutual trade has almost quadrupled in recent years. From January to May 2024, trade turnover between the countries amounted to $294.3 million.

Currently, 273 enterprises with Kyrgyz capital are successfully operating in Uzbekistan, while 70 enterprises in Kyrgyzstan have been established with the participation of Uzbek residents.

During the state visit to Kyrgyzstan in January 2023, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev emphasized that the conclusion of an agreement on certain sections of the Uzbek-Kyrgyz state border was a truly historic event in bilateral relations. “A complete settlement of the border delimitation issue will certainly play an important role in the development of bilateral cooperation and cross-border exchanges, and will help strengthen stability and security in our region,” said the President of Uzbekistan.

One of the longstanding issues in relations between Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan has been the management of water resources. Thanks to the political will of both countries, significant agreements have been reached in this area, including an agreement on the joint management of the water resources of the Kempir-Abad (Andijan) reservoir. In 2022, the Joint Water Commission was established, and it has held four meetings, the latest in April 2024 in Andijan. The commission's work aims to resolve longstanding disputes and ensure the rational use of water resources, thereby strengthening trust and creating conditions for sustainable regional development.

Cultural ties between our countries are also robust. More than 300,000 Kyrgyz live in Uzbekistan, while the Uzbek community in Kyrgyzstan numbers about one million people. In both countries, cultural centers and schools teaching in native languages are actively operating.

In 2017 and 2018, the Days of Culture of Uzbekistan in Kyrgyzstan and the Days of Culture and Art of Kyrgyzstan in Uzbekistan were celebrated. In 2022, Uzbekistan marked the 30th anniversary of Kyrgyz cultural centers, and in April 2023, the reconstruction of the State Academic Uzbek Music and Drama Theater named after Babur in Osh, supported by the Uzbek government, was completed.

Both nations are keen to expand cooperation in science and education. A five-year agreement on higher education cooperation was concluded between the governments of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. This agreement fosters collaboration in training and professional development for teachers, and facilitates mutual exchanges of students and faculty.

Cooperation between higher educational institutions in the border regions is thriving. Academic programs include student exchanges and memorandums of cooperation between institutions in Osh and Jalalabad regions of Kyrgyzstan and Andijan, Fergana, and Namangan regions of Uzbekistan.

Under the Agreement on the Development of Scientific and Technical Cooperation, productive links have been established between the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan and the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan. Scientific representatives from both countries participate in conferences and exchange visits. This cooperation in education and science holds significant untapped potential for further development.

The resumption of regular flights and simplified border-crossing procedures have boosted mutual tourism. The increasing number of Kyrgyz tourists visiting Uzbekistan each year strengthens cultural ties and fraternal friendship between our peoples.

Constructive dialogue at the highest level, active economic interaction, and cultural exchanges are making the comprehensive partnership between Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan increasingly reliable and promising. Mutual respect and a desire for cooperation create favorable conditions for sustainable development and prosperity in both states. In this context, the upcoming state visit of President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan to Uzbekistan will be another significant step to strengthen the existing level of interaction and further develop the mutually beneficial partnership.