The Presidents expressed satisfaction with the fruitful results of the negotiations

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of Russia Vladimir Putin held a briefing for media representatives after the talks.

The Head of our state sincerely thanked the President and the people of Russia for an exceptionally warm welcome and cordial hospitality.

The leaders reported that thorough negotiations had taken place, a wide range of Uzbek-Russian relations had been discussed in detail, and new horizons of mutually beneficial cooperation had been outlined. The Presidents noted the high dynamics and significant progress in all areas of the bilateral multifaceted partnership.

The commitment to the course of further development of mutually beneficial cooperation and bringing it to new frontiers was confirmed.

The President of Uzbekistan drew attention to the fact that there is not only a steady increase in quantitative indicators of trade, economic and investment cooperation between Uzbekistan and Russia, but also qualitative changes have taken place. In particular, if earlier the lion's share of the structure of bilateral trade was raw materials, now 70 percent fall on products with high added value.

In the investment sphere, there is also an increase in innovative projects in the light and chemical industries, automotive and mechanical engineering, healthcare and pharmaceuticals.

Special attention was paid to the issue of providing social guarantees to our citizens engaged in labor activity in Russia.

The growth of Uzbekistan's tourist attractiveness for Russian citizens was emphasized. It was stated that the influx of Russian tourists has increased by 20 percent since the beginning of the year.

The parties agreed to organize mutual Days of Culture, Art and Literature in 2024-2025.

The importance of further expansion of bilateral ties in the field of culture, education and medicine was noted.

The Presidents stressed that the focus remains on countering traditional and new challenges and threats, primarily terrorism, extremism, organized crime and drug trafficking.

The sides expressed confidence that the agreements reached and signed documents will contribute to the further development of strategic partnership and alliance, strengthening friendly ties between the peoples of Uzbekistan and Russia.