BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 7. Uzbek President
Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed
the development of bilateral relations and upcoming bilateral
events during a phone call on Oct. 7.
This was reflected in the statement by the press service of the
Uzbek president.
Mirziyoyev congratulated Putin on the occasion of his birthday
and conveyed his wishes for Putin’s good health, well-being and
success, as well as prosperity for the Russian people, according to
Uzbekistan’s presidential press service.
The Uzbek president also highlighted Putin’s role in the
development of modern Russia and his personal contribution to
strengthening Uzbekistan-Russia relations as a comprehensive
strategic partnership and alliance.
The sides noted the continued development of cooperation across
a range of areas, including trade, industry and energy.
“Dynamic development of interaction in all areas was noted with
satisfaction,” the presidential press service said.
Moreover, the sides highlighted sustained growth in bilateral
trade and expanding cooperation between major companies in
industry, energy and other priority sectors.
Mirziyoyev and Putin gave a positive assessment of the results
of the latest meeting of the Uzbekistan-Russia Intergovernmental
Commission and the Third Council of Regions, both held in Fergana
ahead of the phone call.
The two countries are also continuing cultural and humanitarian
exchanges. The Russian Arts Festival “World of Arts” was recently
held in Uzbekistan, while the Days of Culture of Uzbekistan are
currently taking place in Moscow.
During the call, the presidents also exchanged views on current
international and regional issues and discussed the schedule of
upcoming bilateral and multilateral events.
The conversation followed a series of high-level
Uzbekistan-Russia meetings in Fergana focused on expanding
economic, regional and intergovernmental cooperation.
