The presidents of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan discussed collaborative plans to enhance bilateral cooperation.
During a telephone conversation held on December 24, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, warmly congratulated the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, on his birthday.
The leader of our state particularly emphasized the historical role of the Azerbaijani leader in strengthening independence, restoring territorial integrity, ensuring sustainable development, and enhancing the country's international standing.
The presidents discussed relevant issues regarding the further expansion and strengthening of Uzbek-Azerbaijani relations of friendship and partnership in the context of implementing high-level agreements.
They noted with great satisfaction the fruitful results of joint work in the current Year of Intensive Development of Bilateral Cooperation.
The volumes of mutual trade are dynamically increasing, and active cooperation projects are underway in the automotive, textile, electrical engineering, agricultural, tourism, and other sectors. A rich program of cultural and humanitarian exchanges is being implemented.
The heads of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan also exchanged views on the international agenda and reviewed the schedule of upcoming events.