TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, December 29. Uzbekistan
and Turkmenistan discussed key issues related to the further
development of bilateral relations, Trend reports via the press service of the
Uzbek President.
The issues were reviewed during a telephone conversation between
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the National Leader
of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of
Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.
The sides expressed satisfaction with the active political
dialogue at all levels, noting steady growth in bilateral trade
turnover and freight transportation volumes. Cooperation is
expanding across a number of areas, including energy, industry,
agriculture, water management, and transport. Particular attention
was drawn to the launch of the cross-border trade zone
“Shavat–Dashoguz”, as well as the intensification of interregional,
business, cultural, and humanitarian exchanges.
The leaders also exchanged views on key aspects of regional
cooperation.
Meanwhile, trade turnover between Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan
reached $1.1 billion in January–November 2025, reflecting a 3.2%
increase year-on-year.
