BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 19. Uzbekistan and
Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening strategic
partnership and expanding interparliamentary cooperation.
This was reflected in the statement by the Senate of Oliy
Majlis, following the meeting took place between Tanzila Narbayeva,
Chairperson of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan, and
Alexey Yerkhov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the
Russian Federation to Uzbekistan.
During the discussions, the two sides exchanged views on
prospects for further developing the multifaceted strategic
relationship between Uzbekistan and Russia, with a particular focus
on enhancing parliamentary ties.
Both parties emphasized that interparliamentary cooperation
plays an increasingly important role in strengthening bilateral
relations, contributing to more effective coordination across
political, economic, and humanitarian areas.
The Uzbek side noted that relations between the two countries
are developing consistently in the spirit of strategic partnership
and alliance, underpinned by mutual trust, open dialogue, and
strong political commitment at the highest level.
"In recent years, cooperation between the parliaments of
Uzbekistan and Russia has taken on new dimensions," Alexey Yerkhov
said. "Mutual visits, joint events, and regular contacts are
helping to strengthen practical cooperation between the two
sides."
The talks also touched on a wide range of bilateral cooperation
areas, including political dialogue, trade and investment, nuclear
energy, education, and cultural and humanitarian exchanges.
Special attention was given to interregional cooperation
projects, which were described as contributing to economic
activity, job creation, and improved living standards in both
countries.
Both sides noted that such initiatives are helping elevate
Uzbekistan–Russia relations to a qualitatively new level of
cooperation.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their
readiness to continue close and constructive engagement aimed at
further strengthening multifaceted cooperation, including the
expansion of interparliamentary and interregional ties.
