The visit is directed at deepening dialogue between the European Parliament and Oliy Majlis. It was noted that open dialogue and cooperation between the European Parliament and both chambers of Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan will help to rehabilitate high level of relations between Uzbekistan and European Union, which was established during the January visit of the Uzbek President Islam Karimov to Brussels and his talks with leaders of the European Commission.

At the request of the MEPs, they were provided information on ongoing reforms in political, social-economic and other spheres in Uzbekistan, which are based on the Concept of further deepening democratic reforms and forming civil society of Uzbekistan.

In connection with the announcement of 2011 as “The Year of Small Businesses and Private Entrepreneurship”, the Uzbek side expressed interest in exchange of experience in the sector with the European Union.

During the meeting, the sides discussed issues of trade-economic cooperation between Uzbekistan and Germany.