RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan reiterated their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations in a meeting between Ismatilla Ergashev, the special envoy of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and Saudi Fund for Development CEO Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Marshad in Riyadh. The visit focused on reviewing the development projects and programs funded by SFD in the central Asian
After achieving its independence, the Republic of Uzbekistan determined the directions of its foreign policy, following its national and state interests. Saudi Arabia was one of those countries that established diplomatic relations with Uzbekistan from the first years of independence. In November 1992, the Uzbekistan Consulate started its activities in Jeddah, and in May 1994,
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has instructed Uzbekistan to develop a four-year uranium exploration programme, as well as transforming state mining company Navoi and training suitably qualified personnel for the country's minerals sector.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has instructed Uzbekistan to develop a four-year uranium exploration programme, as well as transforming state mining company Navoi and training suitably qualified personnel for the country's minerals sector.