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Priorities of bilateral cooperation. Since the first days of its independence, Uzbekistan attaches special importance to the development of bilateral cooperation with Germany. The launch of large-scale reforms within the framework of the "Strategy of Action" has given a strong impetus to the further strengthening of the Uzbek-German multifaceted cooperation. This is evidenced by an increase in the volume of mutual trade between the two countries from $520 mln in 2016 to $613 mln in 2017. In Uzbekistan, more than 120 enterprises operate with the participation of German investors and the representation of more than 30 companies in Germany. Invaluable is the role of German companies such as “MAN”, “Claas”, “Lemken, Knauf”, “Deutsche Kabel”, in the processes of structural diversification and technological modernization of the Uzbek economy. Taking into account the huge potential of Uzbekistan and Germany, we can speak about bright prospects for bilateral cooperation in these areas. Uzbekistan is ready to become a "center of attraction" for German companies interested in the production and export of finished products to the market of Central Asia and Afghanistan, where today more than 100 million people live. Surely, with these issues the problem of creating modern production facilities and, correspondingly, new jobs is directly linked. For the government of the country, where about 60% of the population is young, this is one of the important priorities of socio-economic policy. Today, deepening of cooperation with Germany in the spheres of management and state administration, new knowledge and education is urgently needed for Uzbekistan. The introduction of German experience in these areas can be an important factor in the successful implementation of the priorities in the framework of the "Strategy of Action" and the sustainable development of the largest country in Central Asia in general. 42