The President of Kazakhstan, having greeted the head of Uzbekistan on a visit, expressed his joy from the next meeting with him.

"You are carrying out large-scale work in Uzbekistan and this has a positive effect on the whole of our region. Yesterday I talked with the President of Tajikistan, today - with the President of Kyrgyzstan. They also noted that the political will and efforts you are showing are encouraging to our peoples. Today’s advisory meeting of the heads of state of Central Asia is also organized on your initiative. And this is only the beginning. Important is the forthcoming conference on Afghanistan," Nursultan Nazarbayev said.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev expressed gratitude to Nursultan Nazarbayev for Uzbekistan’s support and invitation to Kazakhstan.

"Over the past year and a half, relations between our fraternal peoples have reached a whole new level. In 2017, mutual trade reached US$2 billion. Our economic, cultural and humanitarian ties have strengthened. The greatest result is the enthusiasm of people," Shavkat Mirziyoyev said.

During the meeting it was noted that as a result of the permanent dialogue at the highest level, interstate relations are actively developing, consistent implementation of the agreements reached.