BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 4. Uzbekistan and
Azerbaijan reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral
cooperation across key areas during a high-level meeting, as both
sides emphasized the growing role of interparliamentary ties in
advancing the strategic partnership.
This was reflected in the statement published by the Senate of
Oliy Majlis following the meeting between the Chairperson of the
Senate of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan, Tanzila Narbayeva, and the
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of
Azerbaijan to Uzbekistan, Huseyn Guliyev, as he completes his
diplomatic mission in the country.
The meeting focused on the current state and future prospects of
Uzbek-Azerbaijani relations, which were described as being based on
friendship, brotherhood, mutual trust, and alliance. Both sides
underscored that, thanks to the strong political will and
trust-based dialogue between the leaders of the two countries,
bilateral cooperation has reached a qualitatively new level.
“Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan today enjoy relations that are
defined by deep mutual trust and a shared strategic vision,”
Narbayeva said, emphasizing that interparliamentary cooperation has
become an increasingly important pillar of the bilateral
agenda.
It was noted that political dialogue between the two countries
has significantly intensified in recent years, while the legal and
treaty framework has been strengthened. Trade, economic,
investment, interregional, and cultural-humanitarian ties have also
expanded, reflecting the dynamic nature of the partnership.
Special attention during the talks was given to
interparliamentary cooperation. The sides highlighted that the
parliaments of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan are systematically working
to provide legislative support for agreements reached at the
highest level.
“The role of parliamentary diplomacy is becoming ever more
important in ensuring the effective implementation of our leaders’
agreements,” Narbayeva added.
Both sides emphasized the importance of further expanding
contacts between relevant parliamentary committees and friendship
groups, enhancing the exchange of experience in lawmaking and
parliamentary oversight, and strengthening cooperation within
international parliamentary organizations.
