The event aimed at strengthening the political dialogue and provided an opportunity to exchange views on the status and development prospects of Uzbek-German relations. Also practical recommendations for the development of bilateral cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, science and culture were discussed. Continuous diplomatic and political dialogue as well as economic and scientific exchange between the two countries are of great importance for development and prosperity, stressed Thomas Glauben: " Without a doubt, the requirement for this is mutual understanding of different cultural backgrounds, values and norms".
Uzbekistan plays a key role in the region, in terms of economy and security policy, and is therefore an important partner country for German development cooperation. For many years, IAMO has maintained intensive cooperation with various universities and research institutions in Uzbekistan. This includes the establishment of an Uzbek-German chair for "International Agricultural Economics" at Tashkent State Agricultural University and the implementation of structured scientific training programs.
Numerous high-ranking participants were present at the conference, e.g. Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan H.E. Nabijon Kasimov, First Deputy Director of the Institute of Strategic and Interregional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Akramjon Nematov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Gayrat Fazilov, Deputy Minister of Justice Alisher Karimov and Deputy Minister of Specialized Education Komiljon Karimov. On the German side, participants included Herta Däubler-Gmelin, former Federal Minister of Justice, Norbert Lammert, Chairman of the Board of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation and former President of the Bundestag, Martin Schulz, Chairman of the Board of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation and former President of the European Parliament, and Alice Wolken, German Ambassador to Uzbekistan.
The meeting was jointly organized by the Center "Development Strategy", the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Germany and the Representative Office of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Uzbekistan.
