President of Azerbaijan to pay a state visit to Uzbekistan

At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will pay a state visit to Uzbekistan on August 23-24.

In accordance with the visit program, Tashkent will host high-level talks and the third meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council, chaired by the leaders of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan.

The summit agenda includes deepening and expanding the strategic partnership and allied relations between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan.

Particular attention will be given to expanding bilateral trade, strengthening cooperation among businesses and regions, effectively leveraging opportunities in the transportation and transit sector, and continuing active cultural and humanitarian exchanges.

The leaders will also exchange views on current international and regional policy issues and discuss cooperation in multilateral frameworks.

Following the talks, a substantial package of documents is expected to be signed, and several economic and humanitarian projects will be launched.

It should be noted that Uzbekistan is currently hosting the Forum of Regions of the two countries, along with other joint events.

UzA