On December 17, 2024, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov received Ambassador of the UAE Saeed Matar AlQemzi. During the meeting, it was underscored that bilateral ties between the two countries are expanding significantly. However, there is still much work to be done and many mutually beneficial projects to implement. The discussions also focused on the upcoming events for the year 2025, with special attention given to strengthening economic cooperation.