BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 19. The role of the
leaders of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan is key to the development of
bilateral relations, Uzbek political analyst and expert Ravshan
Nazarov told Trend.


“The high level of personal trust and mutual understanding
between presidents Ilham Aliyev and Shavkat Mirziyoyev sets the
overall direction for the entire system of interstate relations
between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan,” the expert noted.


According to him, it is precisely political dialogue at the
highest level that creates the foundation for sustainable and
steady development of bilateral cooperation.


“Regular contacts and alignment of approaches on regional
security, economic development, and the protection of sovereignty
create favorable conditions for prompt decision-making and the
implementation of joint projects,” Nazarov emphasized.


The expert noted that this gives the relations a stable and
long-term character.


“Joint participation of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan in
international projects, including initiatives such as the FIFA 2027
tournament, clearly demonstrates the high level of bilateral
relations and their consistently positive perception on the
international stage,” he said.


He also added that such initiatives require coordinated action
at the state level, developed infrastructure, and political
stability.


Speaking about the most promising areas of cooperation at the
current stage, Nazarov pointed out the priority of energy.


“Special attention today is being paid to developing cooperation
both in traditional hydrocarbon energy and in renewable energy,
including projects in the field of ‘green’ energy,” the expert
noted.


He added that geological exploration, transport and logistics
cooperation, industrial cooperation, investments, and the promotion
of Trans-Caspian transport corridors remain no less important.


Separately, the expert highlighted the strategic importance of
joint projects in the oil and gas sector.


“The participation of SOCAR and Uzbekneftegaz in projects on the
Ustyurt plateau demonstrates a high level of trust, technological
exchange, and mutual interest of the parties. <...> Such
initiatives not only contribute to strengthening the energy
security of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan but also lay the foundation
for the formation of a common energy space,” he added.


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