Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 13 May 2022, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Vladimir Norov held negotiations with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Jeenbek Kulubaev in Dushanbe.

The meeting was organized within the framework of the next meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the CIS in Dushanbe. 

The heads of the foreign affairs departments noted that thanks to personal contacts, open and trusting dialogue and the strong political will of the leaders of the two countries, Uzbek-Kyrgyz relations have risen to a qualitatively new level.

The parties stressed that the interaction between Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan is actively developing, which is in line with the spirit of strategic partnership and good neighborly relations.

The high growth rates of bilateral trade between the countries were especially noted.

The Foreign Ministers highly appreciated the results of the 4th meeting of the Council of Heads of the Border Regions of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic, held on 1 April 2022 in Osh. The importance of the full implementation of all the agreements reached during the event was noted.

During the talks, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of Uzbek-Kyrgyz relations, including in the field of trade and investment, industrial cooperation, transport, energy, tourism, interregional cooperation and culture.

Special attention was paid to the issues of intensifying negotiations on the delimitation and demarcation of the Uzbek-Kygyz state border in the spirit of friendship, good neighborliness and mutual respect.

The course of preparation for the upcoming events at the highest and high levels was discussed.

The heads of the foreign ministries stressed the firm commitment of the parties to continue the course towards the comprehensive strengthening of bilateral ties and the deepening of mutually beneficial cooperation for the benefit of the two fraternal peoples.

The meeting was held in an open, friendly and constructive atmosphere.