President of Uzbekistan arrives today on state visit

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of the Republic of Uzbekistan will pay a state visit to the Sultanate of Oman today.
This was announced in a statement issued by the Diwan of Royal Court, which reads as follows: 'In pursuit of strengthening the existing friendly relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Uzbekistan across all areas that foster bilateral cooperation, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of the Republic of Uzbekistan will pay a state visit to the Sultanate of Oman starting today.
'The visit comes within the framework of mutual keenness to further develop and advance joint ties for the good and benefit of the two friendly countries and peoples.
'The visit will address a set of topics of mutual interest and ways to enhance them to serve the two countries' shared interests and aspirations.'
The sixth session of the Joint Committee for Economic and Trade Cooperation between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Uzbekistan was held in Muscat on Sunday. The session was jointly chaired to strengthen economic, trade and investment relations and to expand joint cooperation in priority sectors.
The Omani side was led by Anwar bin Hilal al Jabri, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, while the Uzbek side was led by Laziz Kudratov, Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan, with the participation of officials and representatives of the relevant government bodies in both countries.
The committee explored ways of developing trade exchange, facilitating access for products to the markets of both countries, enhancing joint investments, developing industrial and logistical cooperation, and reviewing the opportunities available in economic and free zones, renewable energy, manufacturing industries, food security, tourism, education and scientific research.
In July 2026, Oman Air launched its first direct flights between Muscat and Tashkent, with two flights per week. This supports the movement of trade, investment and tourism between the two friendly countries. - ONA