The Ambassador handed a copy of his credentials, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan said.

During the conversation the parties discussed current state and prospective directions of bilateral cooperation.

It was underscored that the regular Uzbek-Turkmen dialogue at the highest level is the basis of onward and rapid development of the whole complex of bilateral relations.

Mutual trade is growing at a steady pace. The parties cooperate in the transport and communications spheres.

Great importance has been attached to the implementation of joint cooperation program in cultural and humanitarian spheres for 2011-2013, which promotes active exchanges between the two countries and peoples.

The parties also conferred on regional issues.