Archive photo. Press service of the president of Uzbekistan
Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated Donald Trump on the “impressive results of the domestic and foreign policies of the U.S. administration” during a phone call on September 5, according to the press service of the president of Uzbekistan.
The conversation was described as open, constructive, and friendly. At the start of the call, the U.S. president praised and expressed support for Uzbekistan’s reforms aimed at modernizing the economy and improving the well-being of its people. Mirziyoyev, in turn, highlighted Washington’s role and efforts in peacefully resolving international and regional conflicts and in ensuring global security and stability.
The two leaders discussed further development of trade, economic, and investment cooperation. “They spoke about advancing joint business projects in priority sectors and significantly increasing trade volumes,” Mirziyoyev’s press service noted.
According to official data, bilateral trade grew by 15 percent in 2024, reaching $881.7 million. Plans include expanding cooperation in civil aviation, critical minerals, electrical engineering, energy, agriculture, digital technologies, finance, innovation, and education.
A series of bilateral meetings with major U.S. companies and organizations is scheduled over the next month to build lasting partnerships.
The presidents also addressed security cooperation, particularly in combating terrorism, extremism, and illegal migration.
Humanitarian and educational exchanges were another focus, including the work of American university branches in Tashkent. It was also noted that Uzbekistan’s national football team will compete for the first time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be held in three countries, including the United States. Trump wished the Uzbek team success.
The two leaders also exchanged views on strengthening regional cooperation in the “C5+1” format between Central Asia and the United States. Mirziyoyev invited Trump to make an official visit to Uzbekistan.
