KUWAIT CITY, October 14. /Dunyo IA/. Ambassador of Uzbekistan Ayubkhon Yunusov has met with the newly appointed Ambassador of Iraq to Kuwait Osama Abd al-Sahib al-Nashi, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

Diplomats reviewed issues of strengthening friendly relations, intensifying political dialogue, and expanding cooperation in trade, economic, investment, transport, logistics and tourism sectors. Particular attention was paid to organizing mutual high-level visits and continuing contacts between the foreign ministries of Uzbekistan and Iraq.

To expand trade and economic ties, it was proposed to hold the first meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee in Tashkent in the first quarter of 2027. The sides also discussed accelerating the coordination of draft bilateral agreements on preferential trade, mutual protection and promotion of investments, as well as international road transport.

In the transport and logistics sector, the sides noted the importance of exploring the possibilities of launching air services, establishing alternative transport routes and forging direct cooperation between relevant agencies.

Particular attention was paid to the participation of Iraqi representatives in the international tourism fair and the business forum “New Uzbekistan: Crossroad of World Markets”, to be held in Tashkent in November 2026. The sides expressed interest in attracting representatives of relevant ministries, chambers of commerce and industry, and business circles of Iraq, including entrepreneurs from the Kurdistan region, to these events.

Participants of the meeting also discussed expanding opportunities for Uzbek entrepreneurs to enter the Iraqi market, simplifying the organization of business trips and visa issuance procedures.

Osama al-Nashi confirmed his interest in developing bilateral relations and readiness for close cooperation to implement the initiatives considered. Following the meeting, the sides agreed to continue working in these areas and to facilitate the achievement of practical results.

It is worth recalling that the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Kuwait, Ayubkhon Yunusov, also presented his credentials to the President of Iraq, Abdul Latif Rashid, in October 2025.