BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 7. Uzbek President
Shavkat Mirziyoyev will visit Turkmenistan on Oct. 7–9 at the
invitation of Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to
participate in regional and multilateral summits.
This was reflected in the statement by the press service of the
Uzbek president.
During the working visit, Mirziyoyev will attend the eighth
Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and
Azerbaijan and the next summit of the Commonwealth of Independent
States (CIS) in the Avaza National Tourist Zone.
The Consultative Meeting will focus on strengthening political
and diplomatic cooperation, expanding trade and economic ties and
developing cooperation in energy, according to the press
service.
The agenda also includes joint measures to protect the
environment and adapt to climate change, as well as expanding
cultural, educational and scientific ties and youth exchanges.
The leaders are expected to exchange views on regional and
international issues, including efforts to maintain peace,
stability and security.
“Particular attention will be paid to strengthening political
and diplomatic interaction, deepening trade and economic ties and
expanding cooperation in the energy sector,” the press service
said.
At the CIS Council of Heads of State meeting, the leaders will
review the results of multilateral cooperation within the
organization and discuss prospects for its further development. The
35th anniversary of the CIS will also receive particular
attention.
A package of joint documents is expected to be adopted following
the meetings.
Mirziyoyev’s program in Turkmenistan will also include a series
of bilateral meetings with foreign leaders, according to the press
service.
The visit comes as Central Asian countries continue to
strengthen regional coordination on economic cooperation, energy,
environmental issues and other areas of common interest.
