The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Abdulaziz Kamilov received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea Kwon Yong-woo, who is completing his diplomatic mission in Uzbekistan.
During the exchange of views on the joint agenda, the parties stated the dynamic development of relations between Uzbekistan and the Republic of Korea in political, trade-economic, investment, tourism, cultural-humanitarian, and other fields.
It was emphasized that successful outcome of Uzbekistan – South Korea summits in November 2017 in Seoul and in April 2019 in Tashkent and Samarkand allowed intensifying cooperation in all areas of mutual interest. In particular, in 2018 the trade turnover grew by more than 50% and exceeded 2 billion US dollars.
The parties also noted the fruitful nature of interaction in the Republic of Korea – Central Asia format.
The Minister highly appreciated the three-year activity of the Ambassador in Uzbekistan and his great personal contribution to the comprehensive strengthening of cooperation.
The Ambassador, in turn, thanked for favorable conditions created for the execution of his mission in Uzbekistan.
