Mirziyoyev and Putin discussed pressing issues of practical cooperation

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of Russia Vladimir Putin communicated via telephone today, May 3. This was reported by the press service of the President of Uzbekistan.

During the telephone conversation, urgent issues regarding the further development and strengthening of the comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance relations between the two countries were discussed.

The results of implementing the agreements reached during the Russian president's state visit to Uzbekistan last May were reviewed.

It was emphasized that it is important to adopt coordinated measures aimed at maintaining the pace of mutual trade, accelerating cooperation projects in priority sectors of the economy, and continuing active communication at the regional and business levels.

In this regard, the effective results of the business events held within the framework of the fifth "Innoprom. Central Asia" international industrial exhibition in Tashkent were highly appreciated.

It was noted with satisfaction that humanitarian cooperation, primarily in the fields of culture, art, science and education, sports, and tourism, is expanding. The leaders of Uzbekistan and Russia also exchanged views on issues on the international agenda and discussed plans for future meetings.