Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan, Beibut Atamkulov, made a working visit to the Samarkand region

On October 8-9, 2024, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan, Beibut Atamkulov, made a working visit to the Samarkand region.

During the visit, Mr. Atamkulov met with the Head (Hokim) of the Samarkand region, Erkinjon Turdimov, where the parties discussed a wide range of issues, including cooperation in agriculture, industry, tourism, mutual trade, and the activation of cultural and humanitarian ties.

The Ambassador of Kazakhstan highlighted the rapid development of the city of Samarkand, particularly noting the improvement of tourism infrastructure and the comfortable conditions created for tourists. In addition, Mr. Atamkulov emphasized the high level of industrial development in the region, following his visit to several production enterprises, and pointed out the need to study their export potential.

In turn, Hokim E. Turdimov spoke about the possibility of implementing joint projects in the field of tourism, noting the great potential for cooperation in this direction.

The parties also discussed preparations for the upcoming Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan Interregional Cooperation Forum, which will be held in Samarkand on October 21-22, and confirmed their readiness for further interaction and strengthening of bilateral relations at the regional level.

After the meeting with the Hokim of the Samarkand region, Mr. Atamkulov visited Samarkand State University, where he met with the Rector, Rustam Khalmuradov, and gave a lecture to students and the faculty.

In his speech, Mr. Atamkulov covered the political and economic reforms currently taking place in Kazakhstan, the main aspects of President K. Tokayev’s recent Address to the People of Kazakhstan, as well as the current state of Kazakh-Uzbek relations and the joint projects being implemented.

The head of the diplomatic mission paid special attention to the referendum on the construction of a nuclear power plant, which was held in Kazakhstan on October 6, and informed the audience about the people's support for this decision.

Following the speech, Rector R. Khalmuradov thanked the Ambassador of Kazakhstan, and both sides wished each other success.