03 July 2025

Leaders of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan held the second meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council

On July 2, at ‘‘Zagulba’’ residence, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held a meeting in a narrow format and the second session of the Supreme Interstate Council, the press service of the head of our state reports.

The issues of further strengthening the Uzbek-Azerbaijani relations of friendship, strategic partnership and alliance, as well as expanding cooperation and exchanges in priority areas of cooperation were discussed.

The head of our state especially noted that the current state visit and the second session of the Supreme Interstate Council are taking place in the year of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

– Never in history have our relations been at such a high level as today, – the leader of Uzbekistan emphasized.

The presidents noted the dynamic development of multifaceted cooperation at all levels. Yesterday, the first Interparliamentary Forum was held in Khiva. A meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission and the Forum of Regions were fruitfully held in Baku. Recently, the first Rectors’ Forum was organized in Andijan, where more than 60 agreements were signed. The Azerbaijani ensemble ‘‘Shirvan’’ won the Grand Prix of the Bakhshi Festival in Khiva.

In the Year of Economic Cooperation, trade turnover increased by 25 percent. The project portfolio reached 4 billion dollars. About 300 joint ventures are operating.

During the visit, the construction of the ‘‘Uzbekistan’’ Park in Baku will be launched and a new building of the embassy of our country in Azerbaijan will be opened.

An agreement was reached to continue practical cooperation at the level of parliaments, governments, ministries and regions. The importance of mutual support within the framework of international structures was confirmed.

The possibilities of increasing the volume of trade and investment to 1 billion dollars annually were considered in detail. It was noted that a separate Cooperation Program is being adopted, which will include projects in the fields of industry, infrastructure, agriculture, healthcare, tourism, banking and other areas.

The importance of expanding the activities of the joint investment company was emphasized. New formats of interaction such as the Council of Entrepreneurs and the Forum of Industrial and Economic Zones were supported.

Particular attention was paid to partnership in the field of transport and communications. Projects for participation in the development of the Middle Corridor were discussed.

The growth of Uzbek cargo transportation through this corridor by 25 percent – more than 1 million tons – was noted with satisfaction. In addition, since March of this year, the transition to electronic permits for cargo transportation has been ensured.

An agreement was also reached to accelerate the preparation of a joint project for the export of electricity to Europe.

In order to properly celebrate the anniversary of diplomatic relations, the parties decided to hold a number of joint cultural and youth events this fall.

The heads of state also exchanged views on the international and regional agenda.

During the meeting, reports were heard from the co-chairs of the Intergovernmental Commission, the ministers of transport, energy and culture on the agenda of the negotiations.

Following the meeting, it was decided to adopt a ‘‘road map’’ for the timely and high-quality implementation of the agreements reached.