Uzbekistan and South Korea Discuss Strategic Partnership and $12 Billion in Projects
Economy
A parliamentary delegation of Uzbekistan led by Senate Chairperson Tanzila Narbaeva held meetings in the Republic of Korea on strategic partnership, parliamentary ties and technology. The delegation met President Lee Jae Myung and representatives of Seoul Startup Hub Gongdeok.
At the meeting with President Lee, Narbaeva conveyed greetings from Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The sides discussed strengthening the special strategic partnership and parliamentary ties. They focused on legislative support for agreements reached at the highest level and stronger parliamentary oversight of their implementation.
The economic agenda included projects worth about $12 billion, industrial cooperation, the introduction of advanced technologies and stronger interregional links. They also covered education, healthcare, science, training and conditions for Uzbeks working and studying in Korea.
During talks with Kim Jong-woo, head of Seoul Startup Hub Gongdeok, the delegation discussed startups, innovation and technology-company cooperation. Kim praised Uzbekistan’s IT potential, skilled specialists, simplified visa procedures and support for foreign startups. The sides considered attracting Korean startups to Uzbekistan, joint technology projects, commercializing innovations and using Uzbekistan as a gateway to Central Asia. Proposals included Uzbek participation in the hub’s programmes, Open Innovation cooperation and startup participation in the Land of Startups and Try Everything competitions.
At a meeting with Kim Gyo-hon, chair of the Korea–Uzbekistan parliamentary cooperation group, they discussed parliamentary cooperation and the “E-Parliament” project, implemented with support from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). They covered digital parliament services, links with local councils and artificial intelligence. Culture, tourism, sports and exchanges among young lawmakers were also discussed. The sides noted the importance of joint parliamentary events in 2027 to mark 35 years of diplomatic relations and 90 years of the Korean diaspora’s presence in Uzbekistan.
The economic agenda included projects worth about $12 billion, industrial cooperation, the introduction of advanced technologies and stronger interregional links. They also covered education, healthcare, science, training and conditions for Uzbeks working and studying in Korea.
During talks with Kim Jong-woo, head of Seoul Startup Hub Gongdeok, the delegation discussed startups, innovation and technology-company cooperation. Kim praised Uzbekistan’s IT potential, skilled specialists, simplified visa procedures and support for foreign startups. The sides considered attracting Korean startups to Uzbekistan, joint technology projects, commercializing innovations and using Uzbekistan as a gateway to Central Asia. Proposals included Uzbek participation in the hub’s programmes, Open Innovation cooperation and startup participation in the Land of Startups and Try Everything competitions.
At a meeting with Kim Gyo-hon, chair of the Korea–Uzbekistan parliamentary cooperation group, they discussed parliamentary cooperation and the “E-Parliament” project, implemented with support from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). They covered digital parliament services, links with local councils and artificial intelligence. Culture, tourism, sports and exchanges among young lawmakers were also discussed. The sides noted the importance of joint parliamentary events in 2027 to mark 35 years of diplomatic relations and 90 years of the Korean diaspora’s presence in Uzbekistan.
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