On November 19, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received a delegation of the United States Congress led by Congressman Trent Kelly.

Warmly welcoming guests, among whom there were also members of the House of Representatives Vicente Gonzalez, Ron Estes, Roger Marshall and Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, the President of Uzbekistan sincerely congratulated the congressmen on successful holding mid-term parliamentary elections in the United States.

Dynamic development of Uzbekistan – American multifaceted cooperation observed recently has been noted with deep satisfaction. It was emphasized that summits held in Washington in May this year marked the beginning of a new era of strategic partnership between the two countries.

Contacts in various areas of interaction have been intensified, a constructive political dialogue has been established, inter-parliamentary exchanges, as well as cooperation in cultural, humanitarian and educational spheres are expanding.

Purposeful work is being carried out on increasing the trade turnover in trade-economic sphere through joint efforts, attracting direct investments and technologies of leading U.S. companies in development and modernization of sectors of Uzbekistan's economy.

Since the beginning of this year, the trade turnover has doubled, more than 25 new enterprises have been created in the country with participation of American capital.

Last month, business events of the American Business Week were held for the first time in Uzbekistan with participation of a representative delegation led by the United States Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross.

The Head of the state noted with satisfaction the creation in the United States House of Representatives of the Caucus on Uzbekistan under the leadership of Congressmen Trent Kelly and Vicente Gonzalez. The confidence was expressed that this mechanism will become an effective factor for deepening comprehensive relations and promoting specific economic projects.

At the meeting, current issues of bilateral relations, as well as regional and international agenda were considered.

Special attention was paid to creating favorable conditions and supporting joint programs and projects of trade-economic and investment cooperation, primarily at the interregional level.

The Congressmen, expressing sincere gratitude to the President of Uzbekistan for the warm welcome, highly appreciated the reforms and transformations being carried out in Uzbekistan at the new stage, covering all spheres and areas.

Readiness to actively contribute to further development and strengthening strategic partnership, expansion of mutually beneficial practical cooperation between the two countries was emphasized.

UzA