BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 19. Uzbekistan and
Tajikistan discussed deepening their strategic partnership,
expanding trade and freight transportation, and advancing joint
projects in energy, industry, agriculture and water management
during a meeting between Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and
Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin in Samarkand on October
19.
This was reflected in the statement by the press service of the
Uzbek president, following a meeting on the sidelines of the C5+1
foreign ministers’ meeting, according to the Uzbek president’s
press service. Muhriddin conveyed greetings and best wishes to
Mirziyoyev from Tajik President Emomali Rahmon.
The sides reviewed key areas for further strengthening bilateral
relations based on friendship, good-neighborly ties and alliance,
with a focus on implementing agreements reached at the highest
level.
The officials welcomed growing cooperation across various
sectors, noting increases in bilateral trade and freight
transportation.
Joint projects in energy, industry, agriculture and water
management are also advancing, the sides noted.
They emphasized the importance of expanding cultural and
humanitarian ties, as well as educational and tourism
exchanges.
The two officials also exchanged views on current regional
issues.
The C5+1 format brings together the United States and five
Central Asian countries — Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan,
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan — to discuss regional cooperation and
shared economic and security priorities. The B5+1 platform
facilitates dialogue between businesses and governments in Central
Asia.
