BERLIN, October 14. /Dunyo IA/.   A meeting was held in Berlin between a parliamentary delegation from Uzbekistan, led by Sodiq Safoyev, First Deputy Chairperson of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan and Josephine Ortleb, Vice-President of the German Bundestag, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

According to the upper chamber of Uzbekistan’s parliament, the discussions focused on further strengthening bilateral ties, developing economic cooperation between regions and exchanging experience in the social sphere.

Josephine Ortleb noted the consistent development of relations between Germany and Uzbekistan, underscoring the importance of parliamentary diplomacy in strengthening political dialogue and finding solutions to international challenges.

Meeting also addressed ways to expand women’s rights and opportunities, promote gender equality and increase women’s participation in public administration and social governance. The importance of studying legislative practices in these areas and establishing cooperation between the relevant parliamentary bodies was emphasised.

Healthcare cooperation was another key topic. The participants explored opportunities to improve the quality and accessibility of medical services, learn from advanced practices and implement joint initiatives.

Following the meeting, both sides expressed interest in developing direct contacts between the relevant committees of the two countries’ parliaments and expanding practical cooperation in areas of mutual interest.