The prospects for the development of interstate cooperation, built on the principles of mutual benefit and equal partnership, were discussed during a telephone conversation on December 28 between the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

At the beginning of the conversation, Hero-Arkadag and the President of Uzbekistan warmly congratulated each other on the upcoming New Year, wishing the people of the two countries peace, happiness, prosperity and prosperity.

Taking this opportunity, the Uzbek leader also conveyed warm words of greetings and best wishes to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.

Thanking the head of a friendly state for the initiative to hold the current telephone conversation, the National Leader of the Turkmen people noted that each of their meetings or negotiations are, first of all, high symbols of good neighborliness, friendship and brotherhood of the Turkmen and Uzbek peoples. Common history, culture, traditions and customs - all this together serves as a solid foundation for strengthening ties between Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan in a wide range of areas and for the long term.

As emphasized, the main impetus for the development of bilateral relations is the open, constructive and friendly political dialogue that has developed over many years at the highest state level. It is during regular contacts between the leaders of the two countries that the most significant issues related to the further strengthening of the Turkmen-Uzbek strategic partnership are considered.

Focusing on the need to continue such a dialogue and strengthen its trust component, the Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan emphasized that today time requires greater unity from our neighboring and friendly states, consolidation of efforts and coordination of actions to ensure sustainable and stable development in Central Asia.

Having declared the common intention of the two states, with the inherent dignity of their peoples, to further develop fraternal relations only along an ascending line, the interlocutors noted with satisfaction that currently Turkmen-Uzbek cooperation is filled with new content.

One of the important topics of discussion was the Great Silk Road, which in the past passed through the territories of our countries, connecting Asia and Europe for centuries. Being in its center, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan are today doing a lot to revive this historical route and use its enormous potential in modern conditions. In this regard, the readiness of both countries to intensify strategic partnership in the field of transport and energy was noted.

Noting with satisfaction that the outgoing year was full of important events in Turkmen-Uzbek relations, which became a vivid demonstration of the unshakable friendship and brotherhood of our peoples, the Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan expressed confidence that in 2024 the high dynamics of bilateral political and diplomatic interaction will be maintained, continued successful trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian cooperation.

At the end of the telephone conversation, National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev wished each other good health and great success in responsible government activities.