The President of Uzbekistan cordially congratulated the Leader of Azerbaijan on his birthday, sincerely wishing the well-being and prosperity to the fraternal people of Azerbaijan.
The personal contribution and historical role of President Ilham Aliyev in ensuring the territorial integrity and rapid development of modern Azerbaijan were emphasized.
The heads of the two countries noted with deep satisfaction the current high-level strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan.
The trade turnover in 2023 increased by 30 percent. The active preparation and implementation of promising cooperation projects in mechanical engineering, textile production, sericulture, agriculture, oil and gas complex, tourism, and many other industries are underway.
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan leaders agreed to further develop 10 new areas of practical interaction in the Year of Intensive Development of Bilateral Relations.
The schedule of events for 2024 was also reviewed. The President of Uzbekistan wished the Head of Azerbaijan a successful holding of the upcoming presidential elections.