TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 9. Russian President
Vladimir Putin met with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev
in Moscow, Trend reports
via the press office of the Uzbek President.


During the talks, the sides discussed further expansion of the
Uzbek-Russian comprehensive strategic partnership and allied
relations in the context of implementing agreements reached during
previous high-level contacts.


The leaders noted steady growth in bilateral trade and ongoing
implementation of joint projects in industry, energy, metallurgy
and other sectors. Particular emphasis was placed on maintaining
trade turnover dynamics, accelerating cooperation projects in
priority areas and strengthening interregional ties.







Putin and Mirziyoyev also discussed cultural and humanitarian
exchanges, as well as issues on the international agenda.