Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 11 March, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev had a telephone conversation with the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The President of Uzbekistan cordially congratulated the UAE President on his birthday, warmly wishing him good health and well-being, great success in his state activities, as well as peace and prosperity to the friendly people of this country.

The leaders of the two countries discussed the prospects for further enhancing multifaceted cooperation, primarily in trade, investment, innovation and high technology, green energy, agriculture, logistics, and transport.

It was noted with satisfaction that in recent years, relations between Uzbekistan and the UAE are developing dynamically. Over the past year, the trade turnover has doubled. 240 joint ventures are operating in Uzbekistan, and the portfolio of projects has exceeded $3 billion.

Mutual interest was noted in the implementation of new cooperation projects in petrochemistry, the food industry, the development of infrastructure, mining, and metallurgical industries, as well as building up programs for financial and technical cooperation, cultural and humanitarian exchange.

The telephone conversation between the leaders of Uzbekistan and the UAE took place in a traditionally open, warm and friendly atmosphere.