Putin meets with presidents of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan

Russian leader Vladimir Putin spoke with his Uzbek and Tajik counterparts Emomali Rahmon and Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Ashgabat.

As RIA Novosti reports, the conversation took place during a joint photo session of the forum participants. During the conversation, the presidents smiled.

Let us remind you that Putin is on a visit to Turkmenistan, where the forum "Interconnection of Times and Civilizations —the Basis of Peace and Development" is taking place. The President of Russia will also hold a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.