Uzbekistan and Finland expand partnership in trade, education, and green initiatives

Uzbekistan and Finland have signed a comprehensive package of bilateral documents aimed at strengthening cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade, geology, innovation, education, and environmental protection.

Photo: Presidential Press Service

The agreements were inked following talks between President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President Alexander Stubb, who is on an official visit to Uzbekistan. The two leaders also issued a joint statement at the conclusion of their meeting in Tashkent.

The newly signed documents set the stage for expanded collaboration in a number of key areas, such as:

– development of trade and economic relations;
– cooperation in mineral exploration and extraction;
– joint research in geological sciences and the search for underground resources;
– promotion of digital transformation, innovation, and digital interconnectivity;
– partnerships in social protection and education;
– introduction of a digital learning platform in preschool and general education;
– cooperation in science and innovation;
– strengthening academic capacity in digitalization and water resource management;
– joint action on climate change and environmental protection.