Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- The official meeting ceremony of the Presidents of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Turkey took place at Kuksaroy Residence.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Recep Tayyip Erdogan took the podium. The national anthems of Uzbekistan and Turkey were played. Soldiers of the guard of honor marched in front of the heads of state in a solemn march.

The ceremony was attended by members of the official delegations of the two countries.

Talks between the heads of state are taking place in a contracted format.