Speech
Shavkat Mirziyoyev  ·  2026-09-15 00:00

President of Uzbekistan meets with compatriots in the Republic of KoreaAs part of his state visit to the Republic of Korea, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, continuing a well-established tradition, met with compatriots working and studying in the country.

During a sincere and informal conversation, the participants discussed issues related to implementing reforms in New Uzbekistan and the contributions of compatriots to their active advancement.

The participants proposed several innovative ideas to strengthen economic, scientific, and educational connections between Uzbekistan and the Republic of Korea.

Special focus was given to embedding artificial intelligence and Korean digital technologies into vital sectors of the national economy and public administration. This aimed to foster innovative solutions across healthcare, transportation, customs, and tourism. Additionally, efforts focused on accelerating the growth of domestic payment systems and money transfer platforms, while also training IT specialists.

Moreover, proposals were made to strengthen cultural and humanitarian relations. These include expanding Uzbek cultural centers in the Republic of Korea, developing Uzbek language programs, organizing cultural events in both countries, and translating Uzbek classical literature into Korean.

Expressing gratitude to compatriots for their significant contribution to the socio-economic development of the homeland, the Head of State emphasized that every initiative presented would be carefully studied and that the most important projects would receive comprehensive practical support.

The President of Uzbekistan wished the professors, entrepreneurs, activists, and students present every success in their studies and professional activities, stressing that the state is always open to dialogue with them and ready to create all the necessary conditions to realize their creative potential.

The participants sincerely thanked the President of Uzbekistan for his unprecedented support and new opportunities for self-development, reassuring him of their readiness to dedicate their knowledge and energy for the country’s well-being and prosperity.