President Aliyev announces formal alliance between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan New era of cooperation

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev made press statements following their discussions.

During a joint press conference, President Ilham Aliyev announced that Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan have officially become allies, Caliber.Az reports via Azertag.

“Today, we have officially become allies. This is indeed, as I agree, a historic moment. The treaty on allied relations is the highest international document that two countries can sign. Today in Tashkent, we are truly writing not just a new chapter, but a whole new book in our relations. Today, two brotherly nations, two independent, powerful, sovereign, and worthy states, have become official allies. This is a crucial foreign policy step that will shape our relations and, to a large extent, regional politics for the years to come,” the Azerbaijani president stated.

In his press statement, President Aliyev also praised the rapid development of Uzbekistan, highlighting the achievements under the leadership of President Mirziyoyev.

"I have visited Uzbekistan multiple times at different periods, particularly frequently in recent years, and I can clearly see and take pleasure in the remarkable transformations that the people of Uzbekistan are achieving under the leadership of Shavkat Miromonovich. Cities are flourishing, and industry is developing rapidly. During my last trip to Tashkent, we visited a large industrial complex together, and all of this is the result of wise policies. Attracting foreign investments, creating a favourable business environment, daily work on socio-economic development, and a vast number of social projects — this is the Uzbekistan of today," said President Aliyev.

He also emphasized Uzbekistan's growing political influence on the global stage.

“Today, Uzbekistan has become a country with significant political authority not only in the region but also on the global stage. We sincerely rejoice in this. A recent testament to Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s wise policy is the historic success of Uzbek athletes at the Summer Olympics, where they won many medals, including 8 gold, becoming the top country in the Muslim world and 13th globally. This is a historic achievement,” he added.

Aliyev pointed out that the cooperation between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan plays a key role in regional stability and development.

"Today, the region of Central Asia, South Caucasus, and Caspian is becoming a unified geopolitical area, and positive processes in our regions largely depend on the effective cooperation between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan," he emphasized.

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev also spoke highly of the state visit by President Aliyev, describing it as a historic event for the longstanding friendly relations between their countries.

“Today, together with the esteemed Ilham Heydarovich, we signed a treaty on allied relations. This document marks the beginning of a new chapter in strengthening intergovernmental cooperation. By doing so, we have confirmed our firm commitment to the course of comprehensive development of a multifaceted partnership,” Mirziyoyev stated.