On August 23, President Ilham Aliyev and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev delivered statements to the press in Tashkent, marking a significant milestone in the strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, the leaders emphasized the deepening of bilateral ties. President Ilham Aliyev praised the rapid development of Uzbekistan under President Mirziyoyev's leadership, noting that the two nations are now collaborating on major energy, transport, and investment projects. He specifically highlighted the entry of SOCAR into the Uzbek retail market and joint efforts in the Garabagh region, including the construction of a school in Fuzuli.
This visit underscores the growing cooperation between Azerbaijan and Central Asian nations. The strategic partnership, which has evolved significantly in recent years, now encompasses diverse sectors including agriculture, automotive manufacturing, and finance. The collaboration is viewed as a key driver for regional integration, with both leaders committed to achieving a billion-dollar trade turnover target in the near future.
