During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on current issues of bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector. They also discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in agriculture, food security, and the introduction of modern technologies.

The First Deputy Director of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Akramjon Nematov shared this assessment, commenting on the results of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev's visit to Turkiye.

In recent years, youth entrepreneurship in Uzbekistan has increasingly begun to take a clearer shape as a distinct direction of international cooperation. In the context of global economic instability, the acceleration of technological changes, and intensified competition in the labor market, states have begun to view youth as entities capable of creating new economic value. In this regard, youth entrepreneurship can be evaluated as an important part of a long-term human capital strategy. The emergence of the entrepreneurship direction within the framework of cooperation in youth policy between Uzbekistan and Turkey is not an accidental process. Both countries have a high share of youth, and the issue of economic growth is directly linked to innovation, small business, and initiative. Therefore, youth entrepreneurship is forming as a separate, relatively independent direction in bilateral cooperation.

Bilateral relations between Uzbekistan and Turkey have been gradually expanding in recent years, covering various fields. Within the framework of this cooperation, formed on the basis of the initiatives of the leaders of the two countries, along with economic, trade, cultural, and humanitarian directions, youth issues have also emerged on the agenda as a priority direction. This process shows that the youth issue is moving beyond the scope of internal social measures and becoming an important component of interstate relations.

Uzbekistan’s total external debt amounted to $75.4 billion as of October 1, 2025.

According to the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan (MIIT), $37.4 billion of this amount accounts for the government’s external debt.

In the context of globalization, issues of poverty reduction and sustainable employment are addressed not only through national efforts but also through international experience and institutional cooperation. Particularly, the enhancement of knowledge and professional capacity of public officials responsible for these areas is a crucial strategic factor. In this regard, the new collaboration between the Center for the Professional Development of Employees of the Ministry of Poverty Reduction and Employment of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Turkey is recognized as an important initiative aimed at developing human capital.

In the context of globalization, modernizing the labor market, ensuring employment, and reducing poverty cannot be effectively addressed without international cooperation. From this perspective, the systematic collaboration between the Ministry of Poverty Reduction and Employment of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Ministry of Labor and Social Security of the Republic of Turkey holds strategic importance for both countries. This cooperation encompasses comprehensive reforms aimed at increasing the competitiveness of labor resources, aligning the professional qualification system with international standards, and creating sustainable employment opportunities for citizens.

The strategic convergence between Turkiye and Central Asian states –driven by shared historical and cultural heritage alongside mutually reinforcing economic interests – is cultivating a novel architectural framework for regional interconnectedness. Through multilateral formats and bilateral initiatives, these actors have been establishing a durable platform for cooperation across trade, energy, transportation, and the “green” economy, transforming geographical proximity into a long-term factor of stability and collective development.

On 23 January, under the chairmanship of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, a videoconference meeting was held on the key tasks of poverty reduction and employment provision for 2026. In terms of both substance and the framing of issues, the meeting marked a turning point in the evolution of the country’s social policy.

Economic cooperation between Uzbekistan and Turkiye is carried out within the framework of signed bilateral agreements and established intergovernmental mechanisms, and is supported by regular high-level contacts. In addition, Uzbekistan and Turkiye cooperate within the framework of the Organization of Turkic States.