The UAE Minister of State for Financial Affairs, Mohamed Bin Hadi Al Hussaini, held an online meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan and Minister of Economy and Finance, Jamshid Kuchkarov. According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the two parties discussed methods to enhance their partnership in the financial sector and explored potential areas of collaboration between the two countries. It was noted that following a visit by Uzbekistan’s government delegation to the UAE Ministry of Finance in November of last year, opportunities for increased cooperation in finance, banking, and investment have expanded through the Financial Leadership Program. The joint efforts will contribute to the development of both nations and improve the well-being of their citizens. Minister Mohamed Bin Hadi Al Hussaini commended the strong partnership between the UAE and Uzbekistan and highlighted Uzbekistan’s progress under the New Uzbekistan Development Strategy and its public-private partnership initiatives. Muharrama Pirmatova, UzA.