The leaders of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan discussed the implementation of high-level agreements

As part of his working visit to Baku, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting with President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, the press service of the head of our state reports.

At the beginning of the conversation, the Head of State sincerely congratulated the Azerbaijani leader on the successful chairmanship of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) and the organization of its seventh summit.

The parties reviewed key aspects of the further development of the strategic partnership and alliance between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan, focusing on the practical implementation of agreements reached during the President of Azerbaijan’s state visit to Uzbekistan this August.

Productive contacts at all levels were noted with satisfaction. Trade turnover has increased by 30 percent since the beginning of the year. Cooperation projects are actively underway in sectors such as geology, energy, construction, transport and logistics, light industry, and tourism.

An extensive program of cultural and humanitarian exchanges is being implemented.

The leaders of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan also exchanged views on the international and regional agenda and discussed the schedule of upcoming events.