TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 15. President of
Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip
Erdogan met on the sidelines of the informal summit of the
Organization of Turkic States (OTS) to review the rapid expansion
of bilateral ties, Trend reports via the press service of Uzbek
president.
The leaders highlighted that the comprehensive strategic
partnership between Tashkent and Ankara has reached a new
trajectory following President Mirziyoyev’s official visit to
Türkiye in January 2026. This high-level engagement has triggered a
restructured system of cooperation between ministries and
government agencies, aimed at streamlining joint ventures and
diplomatic exchanges.
Economic indicators for the first months of 2026 show a sharp
upward trend in mutual trade turnover and the frequency of air
travel between the two nations. The presidents noted that a
significant portfolio of investment projects involving Turkish
companies is currently moving into the implementation phase.
Beyond bilateral economic cooperation, Mirziyoyev and Erdogan
exchanged views on the evolving regional security landscape and
international issues currently affecting the Turkic world.
