Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Prospects for the implementation of specific projects and programs in the field of high technologies, artificial intelligence, digitalization, modernization of urban infrastructure, unlocking the trade and investment potential of the regions and other issues were considered during the meeting of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev with a delegation of the United Arab Emirates, led by Minister of Government Affairs Muhammad bin Abdullah Al-Gergawi, held on 4 April 2023.

The head of our state emphasized that these areas should form the future agenda of the upcoming bilateral summit at the highest level.

In addition, interest was expressed in further expanding mutually beneficial cooperation in such areas as improving the efficiency of ongoing reforms, training professional management personnel and programmers, introducing e-government and other areas.

Minister Al-Gergawi conveyed the sincere greetings and best wishes of the President of the Emirates Sheikh Muhammad Al Nahyan and Vice President, Prime Minister of the country, Emir of Dubai Sheikh Muhammad Al Maktoum to the head of our state.

Following the meeting, the President of Uzbekistan gave instructions to update the road map, which provides for the acceleration of the implementation of current programs and the preparation of promising projects.

In conclusion, Minister al-Gergawi was awarded a high state award - the Order of "Dustlik" for his great contribution to deepening the Uzbek-Emirati multifaceted relations and all-round support for the reform program in New Uzbekistan.