Acting Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan receives credentials of newly appointed Ambassador of Spain

Today, June 27, acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan Vladimir Norov received the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Spain to our country Marcos Gomez Martinez.

Accepting the credentials of the ambassador, Norov congratulated him on his appointment and wished him success in carrying out his diplomatic mission.

The parties discussed topical issues of Uzbek-Spanish cooperation, which in recent years has risen to a qualitatively new level of development, enriched with practical content.

The importance of intensifying political dialogue, organizing visits at various levels, strengthening interaction within international institutions, and continuing consultations on the Afghan issue was noted.

Marcos Gomez Martinez said: "Spain considers Uzbekistan as a key state in the region and fully supports the course of systemic reforms being implemented in the republic, which contribute to improving the welfare of the population and improving the country's image on the world stage"

Particular attention is paid to the prospects for intensifying economic diplomacy. The interest of the Spanish side in building up long-term cooperation with Uzbekistan in the areas of transport, agriculture, banking, textile and oil and gas industries, renewable energy and tourism was reported.

The Ambassador informed that for Spanish companies Uzbekistan is a promising market with significant opportunities. For a detailed study of the country and its business climate, it is planned to organize a visit to Uzbekistan of a delegation of Spanish business entities.

The presence of potential for the development of ties in the field of education was noted. In particular, issues of opening branches of Spanish universities in Uzbekistan and vocational training centres, as well as attracting Spanish specialists and teachers to the country were discussed.

Also, the Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Afghanistan, Ismatilla Irgashev, met with the Ambassador of Spain Marcos Gomez Martinez. During the meeting, the parties discussed the current situation in Afghanistan and the provision of assistance to this country.