Uzbekistan, S. Korea taking ties beyond capitals

South Korea and Uzbekistan are expanding ties beyond their capitals, bringing regional governments and businesses into cooperation traditionally driven by national governments and major companies. More than 50 officials and regional leaders from the two countries gathered in Seoul on Friday for the first Uzbekistan-Korea Interregional Cooperation Forum, where Seoul pledged policy-financing support and both sides outlined areas for regional investment and cooperation. Officials said the initiativ

Source: The Korea Herald