The statement, finalized on Tuesday, highlighted discussions between the two ministers on strengthening bilateral relations across various sectors, including politics, security, economy, trade, and social and cultural exchanges.
"The two ministers also discussed regional and global issues of mutual concern, particularly the situations in Palestine and Afghanistan," according to the statement released by the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday.
Sugiono and Saidov agreed on an action plan to implement priority programs outlined in the Joint Commission Meeting.
The statement also covered agreements on consular, economic, social, and cultural cooperation, as well as discussions on regional and international matters.
Regarding political cooperation, both parties emphasized the importance of regularly holding bilateral meetings, such as joint commission sessions. They also acknowledged recent high-level meetings between Indonesian and Uzbek officials.
The ministers welcomed an increase in bilateral trade, which rose from US$141 million in 2023 to US$147.6 million in 2024.
Additionally, Sugiono and Saidov signed a visa-free agreement for official and diplomatic passport holders, a move expected to facilitate more frequent exchanges between government officials of both nations.
In socio-cultural matters, they expressed support for enhanced university-level cooperation, increased student exchanges, and stronger sports partnerships.
The ministers also acknowledged the longstanding friendship between Indonesia and Uzbekistan, which has spanned over 32 years.
The JCBC meeting reaffirmed their shared commitment to elevating Indonesia-Uzbekistan relations to a higher level.
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Translator: Nabil Ihsan, Resinta Sulistiyandari
Editor: Anton Santoso
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