Uzbekistan to Open Embassy in Georgia Following High-Level Talks
Uzbekistan is set to establish a formal embassy in Georgia following successful negotiations between Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze. The decision marks a significant step forward in the bilateral relationship between the two nations.
Tashkent and Tbilisi first established diplomatic ties in mid-August 1994. Exactly one year later they cemented their partnership by signing a foundational treaty of friendship and cooperation.
Economic ambitions and joint investments
During the recent talks the two leaders agreed to launch a series of collaborative projects across several key sectors to boost their respective economies. The targeted industries include agriculture, energy, pharmaceuticals, construction.
To financially support these diverse initiatives the two governments plan to launch a joint investment fund.
Bilateral trade has already demonstrated positive momentum. Last year the trade turnover between Uzbekistan and Georgia reached $270 mln and figures for the beginning of the current year have already exceeded the $100 mln mark.
Looking ahead both sides have agreed to draft a specific action plan designed to boost mutual trade to an ambitious $1 bn over the coming years. To achieve this target they intend to expand the supply of highly demanded goods, reduce existing trade imbalances and host joint industrial exhibitions.
Expanding transport and logistics corridors
Infrastructure and logistics formed another crucial pillar of the discussions. President Mirziyoyev proposed integrating the railway route stretching from China to Uzbekistan with the existing Baku–Tbilisi–Kars transport corridor.
Furthermore the Uzbek delegation outlined strategic plans to develop a dedicated logistics hub alongside a commercial showroom at the Georgian coastal ports of Poti and Batumi.
Beyond economic and political strategy the meeting also highlighted the deep cultural respect shared between the two countries. During the negotiations the President of Uzbekistan expressed his sincere gratitude to the Georgian authorities for their recent decision to name a park in Tbilisi in honour of the legendary poet and statesman Alisher Navoi.
