Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara on October 29.
Mirziyoyev congratulated the Turkish people on Republic Day and wished them peace, sustainable development and prosperity.
The leaders discussed ways to further strengthen their comprehensive strategic partnership, including political and diplomatic, trade and economic, and cultural and humanitarian cooperation.
They noted that contacts at all levels have become more active in recent years. Bilateral trade and investment, the number of joint ventures and the number of flights between the countries are growing. Joint events are regularly held in priority areas of cooperation.
The presidents highlighted the importance of establishing a High-Level Council for Business Support, preparing thoroughly for the next meeting of the joint Intergovernmental Commission and expanding the portfolio of promising projects. They also stressed the need to continue practical cooperation in new areas.
The leaders exchanged views on the schedule of upcoming events and current international and regional issues.