The head of state in his speech expressed gratitude to Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for organizing the summit at a high level, and to the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, for the initiative.
The need to strengthen dialogue against the backdrop of regional and global security threats was emphasized.
The peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine and support for Italy's active stance on issues in Afghanistan were endorsed.
The exchange of information between special services to combat terrorism, drug trafficking, and illegal migration was proposed.
Economic Relations
The tripling of the volume of mutual trade and investments in recent years was noted.
“Central Asia – Italy” business club establishment and regular business forums were proposed.
Projects on the establishment of a special industrial park in Tashkent and the development of high-tech manufacturing with Italian partners were discussed.
“Green” energy and ecology
Readiness to cooperate with Italy in the fields of renewable energy, hydrogen technologies, and water infrastructure modernization was expressed.
Humanitarian and Education Fields
The operation of the Turin and Pisa University branches in Tashkent was highly praised.
Initiatives for organizing a scientific-educational consortium and a cultural forum for youth were presented.
Tourism and Culture
The exhibitions related to Uzbekistan held in Italy aroused great interest was noted.
Proposal for holding a Creative Economy and Cultural Exchanges Forum in Khiva was made.
President Mirziyoyev expressed Uzbekistan's firm position on developing “Central Asia – Italy” cooperation not only in economic but also political, scientific, and cultural fields.
