Uzbekistan, March 17 -- From March 11 to 13, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev paid a state visit to France, where he and the Uzbek delegation received a warm welcome. The negotiations were productive, resulting in the signing of numerous documents. A historic decision was made to elevate Uzbek-French relations to a strategic partnership.

Being a strategic partner with an economically strong country like France, the world's 7th largest economy and the 3rd largest in the European Union by GDP, reflects mutual trust and respect between the two nations.

Trade and economics rely on precise figures, so let's focus on key numbers. France has a GDP exceeding 3 trillion euros, with its main sectors being services, industry, and agriculture. The cou...