Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his congratulations to the President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov in connection with the Independence Day of the Republic.
Putin noted that the relations between the two countries are developing dynamically in all directions. The Russian president also highlighted the successes of Uzbekistan in addressing socio-economic issues.
Vladimir Putin believes that Russia and Uzbekistan will continue to develop bilateral relations in the framework of the UN, CIS and SCO, RIA Novosti reports.