The complex issues of the Uzbek-Canadian relations were discussed during the talks at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The sides discussed approaches to the development of relations in the framework of the agreements reached during the political consultations held last July in Tashkent.

 Recognized the urgency of development of joint efforts aimed at effective use of economic and investment opportunities of the parties to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation. In this context, according to participants in the negotiations, the importance of the proposal of the Canadian side of the exchange of visits by representatives of business communities.

 Mutual interest in intensifying contacts in science and technology, health and education, the linkages between higher education institutions of Uzbekistan and Canada was stressed.

 As part of the conversation the sides exchanged views on international issues, including its regional aspects.