President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held talks with Turkmenistan’s President Serdar Berdimuhamedov in Avaza on October 8, the Uzbek presidential press service reported.
The talks took place on the sidelines of the eighth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and Azerbaijan. The sides focused on deepening bilateral strategic partnership.
They noted positive momentum in trade and economic cooperation. Trade turnover between Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan has been steadily growing since the beginning of the year, supported in part by the Shavat-Dashoguz border trade zone.
The sides emphasized the importance of adopting an action plan to significantly increase bilateral trade. They also plan to develop cooperation programs in industry, energy, transport, agriculture and water management, including at the regional level.
Following the talks, the two leaders signed an agreement establishing a Supreme Council of Strategic Partnership.
According to the Uzbek presidential press service, the document provides an institutional framework for further political dialogue and expanded practical cooperation in priority areas.
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