Uzbekistan and Tajikistan advance joint energy and industry projects

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin met in Samarkand on October 19 to discuss deepening their strategic partnership. The two sides addressed expanding trade and freight transportation, as well as advancing joint projects in energy, industry, agriculture and water management.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the C5+1 foreign ministers' meeting. According to the Uzbek president's press service, Muhriddin conveyed greetings and best wishes to Mirziyoyev from Tajik President Emomali Rahmon. The sides reviewed key areas for strengthening bilateral relations, based on friendship, good-neighborly ties and alliance, with a focus on implementing agreements reached at the highest level.

The officials welcomed growing cooperation across various sectors, noting increases in bilateral trade and freight transportation. They also stressed the importance of expanding cultural and humanitarian ties, as well as educational and tourism exchanges. The two officials exchanged views on current regional issues.