Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — On 22 September 2024, a telephone conversation took place between the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdymukhamedov.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev warmly congratulated Serdar Berdymukhamedov on his birthday, wishing him good health, prosperity, and continued success, as well as peace and prosperity for the fraternal Turkmen people.

During the conversation, the leaders discussed the further development and strengthening of Uzbek-Turkmen relations of friendship, good neighborliness, and strategic partnership. Both leaders noted with satisfaction the active political dialogue and fruitful contacts between their respective agencies, including the work of the Intergovernmental Commission.

They highlighted the growth in mutual trade turnover, the ongoing construction of the border area "Shavat-Dashoguz," and deepening cooperation in the fields of energy and transport, as well as the implementation of interregional and cultural-humanitarian exchange programs.

The presidents also discussed relevant regional agenda issues and agreed on the schedule for upcoming joint events.