Mirziyoyev and Putin Discuss Uzbekistan-Russia Cooperation

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Bishkek on 31 August to discuss the further development of relations based on comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance. The talks took place during Mirziyoyev’s working visit to Kyrgyzstan, the Uzbek presidential press service said.

The two sides noted the dynamic growth of trade and economic cooperation. Since the beginning of 2026, trade turnover between Uzbekistan and Russia has increased by 12%.

The countries are continuing to implement major joint projects in industry, energy, metallurgy, transport and other priority sectors of the economy.

The two presidents stressed the need to maintain the positive momentum in bilateral trade and accelerate the implementation of industrial cooperation projects. They also paid particular attention to further developing active contacts between the regions of Uzbekistan and Russia.

The meeting also addressed the further expansion of cultural and humanitarian exchanges between the two countries.

Mirziyoyev and Putin also discussed the schedule of upcoming bilateral and multilateral events.