Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 29 June, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev had a telephone conversation with President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

The head of our state cordially congratulated the President of Turkmenistan on his birthday, sincerely wishing him good health, prosperity and great success, as well as peace and prosperity to the fraternal Turkmen people.

During the conversation, topical issues of bilateral cooperation and regional interaction were considered.

It was noted with deep satisfaction that thanks to regular and fruitful contacts at the highest level, the Uzbek-Turkmen relations of friendship, good-neighborliness and strategic partnership continue to progressively strengthen.

The importance of continuing joint efforts to increase the volume of mutual trade, deepening cooperation in industry, energy, agriculture, transport and other sectors, and intensifying cultural and humanitarian exchange was emphasized. The key role of the Intergovernmental Commission in promoting new cooperation projects was noted.

The leaders separately dwelt on the issues of organizing the next Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia this year in Turkmenistan. An agreement was reached on the thorough preparation of the program of the upcoming multilateral event.

The presidents also exchanged views on the international agenda and discussed the development of the military-political situation in Afghanistan, including in the bordering northern provinces of this country.

The telephone conversation between the Presidents of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan took place in a traditionally warm, friendly and business atmosphere.