Baku, July 28, AZERTAC Trade turnover between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan has already exceeded $1.2 billion, and the parties intend to increase it to $2 billion in the near future. Ravshanbek Sabirov, head of the National Investment Agency under the Kyrgyz president told at Kyrgyz-Uzbek business forum, Kabar reported.According to him, the presidents of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan have set this goal."I am convinced that this goal will be achieved significantly faster if we establish joint ventures, develop industrial cooperation, and jointly enter third-country markets. Today, Uzbekistan is one of Kyrgyzstan's key strategic investment partners," Sabirov said.The Kyrgyz-Uzbek business forum is being held in Bishkek on the eve of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's state visit to Kyrgyzstan. The event is attended by representatives of government agencies, the business community, and the entrepreneurial community of both countries. Participants are discussing expanding trade, economic, and investment cooperation, as well as the implementation of joint projects.