Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- The need for joint comprehensive preparation of the upcoming meeting of the Strategic Cooperation Council at the highest level was discussed during a telephone conversation between President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

At the beginning, the President of Turkiye warmly congratulated the head of our state on the confident victory in the early presidential elections, noting the high turnout in the vote and the wide support of the population for the ongoing reforms in New Uzbekistan.

The highest level of Uzbek-Turkish relations of in-depth strategic partnership achieved in recent years was noted with deep satisfaction.

Particular attention was paid to the further continuation of active contacts and exchanges, increasing the volume of mutual trade, and facilitating the implementation of important investment projects and humanitarian programs.