During a telephone conversation held on July 24, the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin warmly congratulated the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on his birthday, sincerely wishing him good health, well-being, and success in his state activities.

The two leaders discussed current issues related to the development and strengthening of the comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance between Uzbekistan and Russia, in the context of the practical implementation of high-level agreements.

Special attention was given to maintaining the momentum of growth in mutual trade turnover, advancing cooperative projects between leading enterprises and companies in industry, energy, agriculture, and other priority sectors, as well as expanding productive cooperation between the regions of the two countries.

The ongoing active cultural and humanitarian exchange was noted with deep satisfaction.

The leaders of Uzbekistan and Russia also reviewed the schedule of upcoming events.

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