Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev received Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tleuberdi in Samarkand during a meeting of foreign ministers in the C5+1 format. The sides discussed strengthening their strategic partnership and allied relations, expanding trade and implementing joint projects.
At the beginning of the meeting, Tleuberdi conveyed greetings and best wishes to Mirziyoyev from Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
The participants welcomed active contacts between the two countries at the level of presidential administrations, parliaments, governments, regions and business communities.
Trade between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan continues to grow steadily. The countries are also implementing joint projects in industry, transport, energy, agriculture, construction and environmental protection. Cultural and humanitarian exchanges are expanding as well.
Particular attention was given to the practical implementation of agreements reached at the highest level and preparations for a schedule of bilateral events for the coming year.
The sides also exchanged views on current regional issues.
