The key facts

  • The meeting took place in Ankara on October 29; Mirziyoyev congratulated Turkey on Republic Day
  • Political-diplomatic, trade-economic and cultural-humanitarian areas were discussed
  • The sides emphasized the importance of establishing a High-Level Council on Business Support

Meeting in Ankara

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on October 29, the press service of the head of state reported. At the start of the talks, Mirziyoyev congratulated the Turkish people on their national holiday — Republic Day — wishing them peace, sustainable development and prosperity.

What the sides discussed

According to the press service, the presidents discussed further strengthening of relations of comprehensive strategic partnership in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic and cultural-humanitarian spheres. They noted with satisfaction the active contacts at all levels in recent years, as well as the steady growth of mutual trade turnover and investment, the number of joint ventures and flights.

Practical agreements

The sides particularly emphasized the importance of establishing a High-Level Council on Business Support, thorough preparation for the next meeting of the joint Intergovernmental Commission, expanding the portfolio of promising projects, and continuing practical cooperation in new areas. The leaders also exchanged views on the schedule of upcoming events and current issues on the international and regional agenda. The press service reports did not mention the signing of any specific agreements following the meeting.