Dmitry Chernyshenko meets with Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan Abdulla Aripov
Dmitry Chernyshenko meets with Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan Abdulla Aripov
Dmitry Chernyshenko meets with Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan Abdulla Aripov
Dmitry Chernyshenko meets with Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan Abdulla Aripov
Minister for the Development of the Far East and Arctic Alexei Chekunkov
In the presence of Dmitry Chernyshenko and Umid Shadiev, Acting Rector of the Russian State University of Tourism and Service Ambartsum Galustov and Dilmurod Nasimov, First Vice-Rector for Administrative Affairs of the Silk Road International University of Tourism, sign a Memorandum of Cooperation. This agreement aims to develop joint educational programmes in the field of tourism
Dmitry Chernyshenko meets with Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan Abdulla Aripov
• Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko met with Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan Abdulla Aripov to discuss ongoing issues related to Russian-Uzbek cooperation. Minister for the Development of the Far East and Arctic Alexei Chekunkov also participated in the meeting.
The Prime Minister of Uzbekistan highlighted that the partnership between Uzbekistan and Russia is advancing based on the principles of comprehensive strategic cooperation and allied relations.
“This progress has been made possible by the strong political will and the trusting relationship between the presidents of the two nations – Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Vladimir Putin. The state visit of the President of the Russian Federation to Uzbekistan from 26 to 28 May 2024, along with the agreements established during that time, has marked a new chapter in our extensive cooperation. Under the direct guidance of these esteemed leaders, the inaugural meeting of the Council of Regions of Uzbekistan and Russia took place in Tashkent, featuring a representative delegation from 26 Russian regions, with 22 of those regions represented by their leaders,” Abdulla Aripov said.
In turn, Dmitry Chernyshenko thanked President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Abdulla Aripov for the warm reception.
The Russian Deputy Prime Minister noted that, despite problems, caused by sanctions and global economic turbulence, trade, economic and investment ties between Russia and Uzbekistan were developing dynamically, and that effective intergovernmental dialogue was underway.
Both countries are working systemically in accordance with the intergovernmental comprehensive economic cooperation programme for 2022–2026. In 2023, mutual trade volumes between Russia and Uzbekistan soared by 11.5 percent and reached 823 billion roubles.
In an effort to expand investment cooperation, the Russian Ministry of Economic Development drafted proposals for implementing 30 tourism investment projects on Russian territory.
During the talks, bot sides focused on discussing cooperation in the sphere of science, education, youth policy, tourism and sport.
“Our presidents devote great attention to expanding fruitful cooperation. Uzbekistan leads the way in the number of Russian university branches abroad, while implementing projects in accordance with the state programmes Priority-2030 and those of engineering schools. Close ties with industrial partners and other measures facilitate the branches’ successful performance,” Dmitry Chernyshenko noted.
While visiting the republic, the Russian Deputy Prime Minister also met with Umid Shadiev, Chair of the Committee on Tourism, affiliated with the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The officials discussed measures to expand mutual tourism flows and to implement an action plan in the sphere of tourism.
Last year, both countries’ tourism flows doubled, due to the active work of agencies, including efforts to increase regular flights.
In 2024, Russia is hosting the Year of Tourism of Uzbekistan in Russia. Businesses will take part in key Russian tourism exhibitions.
Umid Shadiev noted that Uzbekistan feels support from Russia, thanked for cooperation and proposed intensifying internships and exchanges in terms of tourism personnel.
Minister for the Development of the Far East and Arctic Alexei Chekunkov, who also attended the meeting, spoke about the main points of attraction for travellers in the Far East.
“Tourism projects in the Far East are aimed both at the domestic and foreign tourism. Today, about 420 investment projects are implemented here and in the Arctic. There is huge interest in the opportunity to work at the crossroads of Europe and Asia and offer tourist products to guests from Asia. If we consider the iconic Uzbek hospitality and cuisine, we can create a unique offer that would be mutually beneficial and help us promote our ties. I would like to invite you to the Far East to take part in the Eastern Economic Forum,” Alexei Chekunkov noted.
In the presence of Dmitry Chernyshenko and Umid Shadiev, Acting Rector of the Russian State University of Tourism and Service Ambartsum Galustov and First Vice Rector for Administrative Affairs of the Silk Road International University of Tourism Dilmurod Nasimov signed a memorandum of cooperation between the universities to develop joint educational programmes in the sphere of tourism.
