Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) —  On 4 November 2024, Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Otabek Fazilkarimov, held a meeting with a delegation headed by the Chairman of the Economic Research Department of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Shahin Sadigov.

During the meeting, it was noted that cooperation between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan is actively developing based on mutual trust and respect. Special attention was given to the high level of intensive contacts and constructive dialogue, which have contributed to an unprecedented level of bilateral interaction and have added new substance to it.

Information was also shared about the signing of a joint action plan for cooperation between the State Pension Fund of Uzbekistan and the State Social Protection Fund of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Azerbaijan.

As a result of the meeting, both parties agreed to cooperate in studying Azerbaijan’s experience in implementing the "Industry 4.0 Readiness Index."

Additionally, there was an exchange of views on expanding cooperation and sharing experiences in sectors such as education, healthcare, social protection, and human capital development.