The Presidents of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan discussed cooperation, in the midst of a tense geopolitical situation

On 3 March, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, held a telephone conversation with the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kasim-Jomart Tokaev.

The parties discussed the further strengthening of Uzbek-Kazakh relations of friendship, strategic partnership and alliance and the expansion of mutually advantageous practical cooperation.

Special attention was paid to the implementation of cooperation projects between the leading enterprises of the two countries, especially in the fields of trade, energy, engineering, chemistry, construction, industry, transport, and logistics.

In this regard, it is important to note that there has been a regular and productive dialogue at the governmental level to promote joint economic projects and cultural and humanitarian programs in accordance with high-level agreements.

The leaders of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan also exchanged views on the international agenda and significant aspects of regional cooperation.

According to the report of the press service under the Office of the President of Kazakhstan, the leaders of the two countries discussed in detail the state of trade and economic relations in the context of the current escalation of the geopolitical situation.