Mirziyoyev, Erdoğan review strategic partnership, trade and investment cooperation

**Mirziyoyev, Erdoğan review strategic partnership, trade and investment cooperation**

Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara to discuss further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. The talks covered cooperation in political and diplomatic ties, trade and economic relations, and cultural and humanitarian exchanges.

Mirziyoyev also congratulated the Turkish people on Republic Day, wishing them peace, stability, continued development and prosperity. During the discussions, Mirziyoyev and Erdoğan reviewed the progress of relations between Uzbekistan and Türkiye.

The leaders noted that active dialogue has been maintained at all levels in recent years. They also pointed to the continued rise in bilateral trade and investment, as well as the growing number of joint ventures and air links between the two countries. The meeting also touched on the regular holding of joint events in priority areas of cooperation.

Special attention was paid to creating a high-level council to support business cooperation between Uzbekistan and Türkiye. The presidents also stressed the importance of careful preparations for the next meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission.

In addition, the sides discussed expanding the list of promising joint projects and continuing practical cooperation in new fields. During the meeting, Mirziyoyev and Erdoğan exchanged views on the timetable of upcoming events. The leaders also discussed current issues of international and regional importance.