First Korea-Uzbekistan Summit... President Lee: "Strengthening Cooperation in Transportation, Infrastructure, and Key Minerals"

President Lee: "Elevating the 'special strategic partnership' to a higher level, deepening communication and cooperation"
Calls for attention to the 170,000-strong Koryoin community

President Lee Jaemyung, who is visiting New York, United States, to attend the United Nations General Assembly, held his first summit with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan since taking office on the 23rd (local time) in the President’s Office at the UN headquarters. During the meeting, President Lee proposed strengthening cooperation in areas such as transportation, infrastructure, and supply chains for key minerals.

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The two leaders noted that this in-person meeting took place just over two months after their last phone conversation on July 24. They evaluated the in-depth exchange of views on the direction of bilateral relations and ways to enhance practical cooperation, and agreed to deepen communication and collaboration to further advance the “special strategic partnership” between the two countries to a higher level.

President Lee stated, “I hope to expand economic cooperation between Uzbekistan, which has abundant mineral resources and the largest population in the region with high growth potential, and our country, which possesses excellent technological capabilities.” He particularly emphasized, “If the two countries expand practical cooperation in transportation and infrastructure, including railways, airports, and roads, as well as in supply chains for key minerals, we can create significant synergy effects.” He then proposed, “Let us continue our joint efforts to achieve this.”

President Lee also remarked, “More than 170,000 Koryoin, the largest such community in a single country, are actively engaged in politics and business in Uzbekistan, serving as a bridge for the development of bilateral relations.” He requested special attention and support for this community.

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Meanwhile, the two leaders agreed to continue close coordination and communication at all levels regarding scheduling and agenda-setting to ensure the successful hosting of the “Korea-Central Asia Summit” being planned for next year in Korea.

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