TELEPHONE CONVERSATION BETWEEN THE NATIONAL LEADER OF THE TURKMEN PEOPLE, CHAIRMAN OF THE HALK MASLAKHATY OF TURKMENISTAN AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN

On July 10, 2023, a telephone conversation took place between the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Greeting the head of Uzbekistan, Hero-Arkadag warmly congratulated him on the successful holding of the presidential elections in the country and the convincing victory won in them. It was noted that this was an eloquent confirmation of the nationwide support for the political course of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the transformations and socio-economic reforms carried out under his leadership.

As noted, the Turkmen-Uzbek dialogue in the international arena is developing on a constructive basis. Bilateral economic ties demonstrate positive dynamics. Cooperation is expanding in the energy, transport and logistics, agricultural and other sectors. Cultural and humanitarian contacts have intensified. Inter-parliamentary and inter-regional cooperation is also characterized by intensity.

Noting the great personal contribution of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to the development and building up of a fruitful Turkmen-Uzbek partnership, Hero-Arkadag once again congratulated the head of Uzbekistan on his victory in the elections and wished him good health and further success in responsible activities at the highest state post.

Thanking heartily for the congratulations and good wishes, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev stressed that Uzbekistan sincerely values the ties of friendship and good neighborliness with Turkmenistan.

At the end of the telephone conversation, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev expressed confidence that the traditional relations between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan would continue to progressively develop and deepen, addressing the wishes of well-being and prosperity to the fraternal peoples of both countries .