The two leaders discussed ways to boost trade and investment, signed several agreements to promote cooperation in a number of areas, and stressed the importance of interfaith dialogue and cooperation.
President Halimah Yacob of Singapore visited Uzbekistan from May 23-25, 2023, to strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries. During her visit, she met with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, discussed ways to boost trade and investment, and signed several agreements to promote cooperation in a number of areas, including education, culture, and security.
President Yacob and President Mirziyoyev also held talks on the importance of interfaith dialogue and cooperation. Both leaders stressed the need to promote understanding and tolerance between different faiths, and they agreed to work together to combat extremism and violence.
In addition to her meetings with government officials, President Yacob also visited the Academy of Public Administration in Tashkent, where she met with students and faculty. She spoke about the importance of good governance and the role of women in public life.
Highlights of the visit:
- President Yacob and President Mirziyoyev met and discussed ways to boost trade and investment between Singapore and Uzbekistan.
- The two leaders signed several agreements to promote cooperation in a number of areas, including education, culture, and security.
- President Yacob stressed the importance of interfaith dialogue and cooperation.
- She visited the Academy of Public Administration in Tashkent and spoke about the importance of good governance and the role of women in public life.
Sourced from Singapore MFA
