Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 28 February, the Majilis of Kazakhstan ratified an agreement with Uzbekistan on allied relations.

The agreement was signed in Tashkent on 22 December 2022 as part of the state visit of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Uzbekistan.

The main goal of this agreement is to fully realize the potential of interaction between the two countries.

The document is aimed at strengthening ties in various areas, including expanding trade turnover, attracting investments and developing cooperation in industry, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, construction, transit and transport logistics.

In accordance with the agreement, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan undertake not to join blocs or alliances directed against each other, and to cooperate in the military-technical sphere to strengthen defense capabilities.

The countries will provide favorable conditions for economic cooperation, preservation of cultural proximity and development of trade.

The agreement also stipulates the rational use of transboundary rivers and consultations on resolving potential threats from third states.

According to the terms of the agreement, it is of unlimited duration and can only be terminated at the initiative of one of the parties, having previously notified 12 months of termination.

It should be noted that at the end of last year, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a resolution on ratifying this agreement.