Sharjah 24 – WAM: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, along with Saida Mirziyoyeva, Assistant to the President of Uzbekistan, and Jamshid Khodjaev, Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, attended the UAE-Uzbekistan Government Knowledge Exchange Retreat held in Tashkent on Friday.
Organised during His Highness' official visit to Uzbekistan, the retreat focused on enhancing knowledge exchange and expanding the strategic partnership between the two nations.
Sheikh Hamdan said the UAE has always been keen to build effective partnerships with nations around the world. He noted that under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the UAE remains committed to fostering cooperation that drives development and empowers societies to build a more prosperous future for generations to come.
Sheikh Hamdan added that the strategic partnership with Uzbekistan has led to exceptional results across sectors, and serves as a unique model for international collaboration. “The cooperation is focused on advancing sustainable development, knowledge-sharing, and enhancing government systems to boost efficiency, flexibility, and future-readiness, with the ultimate goal of improving the quality of life of the people of both countries.”
He further said the Government Knowledge Exchange Retreat provides a unique platform for ministers and senior officials from both countries to share ideas and experiences, and discuss ambitious initiatives and transformative projects.
The discussions at the event were aimed at driving excellence in government administration, accelerating digital transformation, and boosting economic opportunities, bringing a range of benefits to the people of both countries.