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.