South Korea, Uzbekistan deepen trade talks ahead of landmark summit
Baku, June 9, AZERTAC
Trade officials from South Korean and Uzbekistan have advanced discussions on key economic issues, focusing on cooperation in critical minerals and advanced industries, as preparations continue for the inaugural Korea-Central Asia Summit scheduled for September, Seoul’s trade ministry said Tuesday, Yonhap reported.
Bae Jun-hyoung, Director General for International Trade Relations at the ministry, visited Tashkent to meet with Uzbekistan’s Vice Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade, as well as the head of the Uzbekistan Fund for Reconstruction and Development.
During the talks, Bae emphasized opportunities to strengthen collaboration in critical minerals, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital manufacturing. He also urged Uzbekistan’s support for joint projects in supply chain resilience and advanced industrial development, underscoring the importance of bilateral cooperation in shaping future economic ties.
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