The high-ranking guest was met by President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov at the Tashkent International Airport decorated with state flags of our two nations.

After a brief conversation, the Russian delegation left for the designated Kuksaroy country residence.

Meetings and talks at the highest level are expected to include discussions of the current state and priority aspects in further development of Uzbek-Russian relations, along with topical issues in regional and international affairs the two countries share interest in.

A number of documents dedicated to the enhancement of bilateral cooperation across various spheres are to be signed as the outcomes of the visit.