A new stage of mutual cooperation

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's visit to Turkmenistan is described as an important step toward strengthening friendship, good neighbourliness and strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. In a commentary published by UzA, Shanjarbay Kalmuratov, a deputy of the Nukus district Council of People's Deputies, addresses the visit.

The article notes that shared history, close culture, values and traditions, together with practical partnership in trade, the economy, transport, energy and ecology, are strengthening ties between the two countries. It says the agreements reached during the visit create important opportunities to take cooperation to a new stage.

Expanding trade and economic ties, implementing joint projects, developing cooperation between entrepreneurs and making effective use of transport corridors are highlighted as priorities. According to the author, the real result of such cooperation will appear in new jobs, economic activity and rising welfare. At regional meetings, the article says, issues such as rational use of water resources, environmental problems, energy security and modern transport systems require joint efforts by Central Asian states.