Baku, March 20, 2025 – The Europe Today: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a telephone conversation on March 20 to exchange greetings on the occasion of the Novruz holiday.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev extended his heartfelt congratulations to President Ilham Aliyev and the people of Azerbaijan, conveying his best wishes for national prosperity and happiness. In response, President Ilham Aliyev expressed gratitude for the warm sentiments and reciprocated by congratulating his Uzbek counterpart and the people of Uzbekistan on the Novruz holiday, emphasizing its significance as a celebration of shared cultural heritage, national values, and deep-rooted traditions. He wished Uzbekistan continued abundance and well-being.
During the conversation, the two leaders commended the ongoing progress in the strategic allied relations between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan. They highlighted the successful implementation of mutual directives and joint projects aimed at further enhancing bilateral cooperation across various sectors. Both presidents noted the steady increase in trade turnover and the expansion of collaborative efforts in mechanical engineering, textiles, electrical engineering, energy, agriculture, tourism, and other industries.
The discussion also covered matters of mutual interest and upcoming engagements, reaffirming the commitment of both nations to strengthening their partnership and fostering regional cooperation.
The conversation underscored the enduring friendship and deep fraternal ties between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, reflecting the shared aspirations of their peoples for further development and prosperity.
