Shavkat Mirziyoyev had a telephone conversation with Vladimir Putin

On Oct. 7, a telephone conversation took place between President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.

The head of our state sincerely congratulated Vladimir Putin on his birthday, wishing him continued resolve, drive and energy in pursuing the goals set.

During the conversation, the sides exchanged views on further deepening bilateral cooperation in the implementation of the agreements reached during the high-level meetings and negotiations.

Positive dynamics of the development and strengthening of Uzbek-Russian friendship, strategic partnership and alliance was noted with deep satisfaction.

Special attention was paid to enhancing trade and economic cooperation. The trade turnover is growing rapidly, large investment projects are being successfully implemented in priority sectors of the economy, including in the oil and gas sector, energy, metallurgy, mechanical engineering, electrical, textile, food and other industries.

In compliance with the signed intergovernmental agreement, the parties have begun preparations for the implementation of a strategic project in the field of peaceful atom.

Direct interregional contacts, as well as interaction of business circles have been intensified. This month, the first Uzbekistan-Russia Interregional Forum will be held in Tashkent, with participation of regional leaders, leading enterprises and companies of the two countries.

Practical activities in cultural-humanitarian sphere were highly cherished. Strengthening of partnership between higher education institutions was noted. It is planned to hold the first joint educational forum in Tashkent. It will be attended by rectors and professors of leading universities of Uzbekistan and Russia.

The Presidents discussed issues related to the state visit of Vladimir Putin to the Republic of Uzbekistan on Oct. 18-19. Views were exchanged on current issues of international and regional policy.

Following the conversation, Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Vladimir Putin confirmed their strong commitment to comprehensive development and strengthening of long-term Uzbekistan – Russia strategic partnership and alliance, mutually beneficial practical cooperation.