Putin and Mirziyoyev discuss further development of Russia-Uzbekistan ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Uzbek counterpart Shavkat Mirziyoyev have discussed strengthening strategic partnership between the two countries over the phone, the press service of the Uzbek leader said.

"Issues of further development and strengthening of Uzbek-Russian relations of comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance in the context of practical implementation of agreements at the highest level were considered," the statement reads.

Special attention was paid to maintaining growth of the main indicators of trade, economic and investment cooperation, as well as supporting cooperation projects at the regional level.

"The leaders also noted expanding humanitarian cooperation in culture, art and education, including training of engineering personnel," the press service said.

Earlier Mirziyoyev said that Russia will always be a key, strategic and partner and ally for Uzbekistan. Also, according to him, energy cooperation between the Central Asian countries and Russia will continue to be a factor of stability and sustainability of the region.