The proposal was made by Kazakhstan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy, Serik Zhumangarin, during talks with Chief Executive of Hong Kong, John Lee, who arrived in Astana at the head of a large delegation.
The diplomatic consultation focused on structuring upcoming high-level state visits and accelerating investment partnerships in the trade and commercial sectors.
Preliminary data from the National Statistics Committee indicate that Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover for the period of January to April 2026 reached $26.3 billion, reflecting a 5.8% increase relative to the same period in 2025. The country has sustained trade relations with over 175 countries worldwide, highlighting its deepening integration into both regional and global markets.
The issue was discussed during a meeting between Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
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The event was attended by representatives of the Mexican government, parliamentarians, members of the diplomatic corps, and representatives of business, academic, and scientific communities, as well as media representatives, members of the Azerbaijani diaspora, and friends of Azerbaijan.