Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated Sadyr Japarov on his convincing victory in the presidential election, as well as the successful holding of a referendum on amendments to the Constitution of Kyrgyzstan, the presidential press service reported.

Sadyr Japarov, in turn, expressed gratitude to the President and the people of Uzbekistan for the assistance provided to the Kyrgyz Republic in overcoming the consequences of modern challenges and combating the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

The parties noted that the results of the most important political events will lay a solid foundation for ensuring stability, improving the well-being of the population and sustainable development of the country. 

During the telephone conversation, topical issues of bilateral cooperation were considered. It was emphasized that this year should become a period for further strengthening the Uzbek-Kyrgyz relations of friendship, good-neighborliness, trust and strategic partnership.

The importance of practical implementation of previously reached agreements on deepening multifaceted cooperation between Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan was especially noted.

“The effectiveness of joint work on the delimitation of the state border, increasing the volume of trade, strengthening cooperation in industry, energy and agriculture, expanding interregional contacts and humanitarian exchange, implementation of regional projects to develop effective transport communications and other aspects were discussed during the talks,” the press service said.

An agreement was reached on stepping up the activities of intergovernmental commissions, as well as holding a number of events in key areas of cooperation. Mutual interest was expressed in continuing a close and constructive dialogue, mutual support within the framework of international organizations and regional structures.