On December 29, a telephone conversation was held between the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

At the beginning of the conversation, the leaders exchanged heartfelt congratulations on the coming New Year and sincerely wished the brotherly people of the two countries peace and prosperity. The President of Uzbekistan also conveyed warm wishes to the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. 

Current issues related to further developing friendship, good neighborliness, and strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, in the context of high-level agreements, were reviewed. 

The active contacts at all levels were noted with satisfaction. Trade turnover and freight volumes are dynamically increasing. Cooperation in the areas of energy, industry, agriculture, water management, and transport is expanding. The cross-border trade zone “Shavat – Dashoguz” was launched. Interregional, business, cultural, and humanitarian exchanges were intensified. 

An exchange of views on key aspects of regional cooperation also took place. 

The President of Uzbekistan separately emphasized the successful organization of major summits in Avaza and a Forum in Ashgabat dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s neutrality and the International Year of Peace and Trust. 

The schedule of meetings for the upcoming year was reviewed, and an agreement was reached to continue the joint organization of international and regional events.

UzA