According to the presidential press service, during the conversation, the leaders of the two countries noted with deep satisfaction the dynamic development of bilateral multifaceted cooperation and the steadily strengthening relations of strategic partnership and alliance. Significant practical results of the interaction and a noticeable intensification of contacts at all levels in 2019 were emphasized.

During a telephone conversation, a schedule of upcoming events at the highest level was discussed.

“Special attention was paid to preparing the agenda for the state visit of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to the Russian Federation, including the holding of regular forums of regions, meeting of rectors, organizing a media forum and other business events,” the press service said.

The prospects of interaction between Uzbekistan and Russia in the year of Uzbekistan’s chairmanship in the CIS were also considered.

In addition, an exchange of views took place on pressing international and regional issues.