Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 21 February, as part of a working visit to the city of Kazan, a meeting was held between the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.

At the beginning of the conversation, the head of Uzbekistan sincerely congratulated the President of Russia on hosting the first international “Games of the Future”, combining traditional and e-sports.

Current issues on the bilateral agenda were discussed, including the practical implementation of the agreements reached at the highest level in Moscow on 5-7 October 2023.

The leaders of the two countries noted with satisfaction the consistent strengthening of Uzbek-Russian relations of comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance.

The fruitful results of the meetings of the intergovernmental commission, interregional, educational, medical forums, and a number of other business and cultural events held in 2023 were highly appreciated.

Positive dynamics in trade turnover continues. Projects in the fields of industry, energy, transport, chemistry, pharmaceuticals and other sectors are in the active phase of implementation.

Particular attention was paid to stimulating cooperative ties between regions.

Industrial technology parks "Khimgrad" operate successfully in Tashkent and Jizzakh regions. New innovative parks “Alabuga” and “Master” are being created in Bukhara and Navoi regions.

The heads of state discussed issues of joint development of effective transport corridors and deepening cooperation in the field of railway transport.

An exchange of views on the regional agenda also took place, and the schedule of upcoming international events was reviewed.