Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a phone conversation with Valentina Matviyenko, Chairwoman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.

During the call, Valentina Matviyenko warmly congratulated the President of Uzbekistan on his birthday, wishing him good health, well-being, and continued success in his state activities.

The parties discussed the deepening of the comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance between Uzbekistan and Russia, including the expansion of inter-parliamentary cooperation.

Special attention was paid to maintaining an active dialogue between the legislative bodies of the two countries to ensure parliamentary oversight of the implementation of high-level agreements and to advance joint projects in industrial cooperation, education, and culture.