Symbol of brotherhood: Aliyev first to congratulate Mirziyoyev on election victory Details of talks

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov discussed the prospects of participation of Uzbek companies in the free economic zone created in Azerbaijan and the activity of the intergovernmental commission.

The sides also noted the significance of the 12th meeting of the Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan Joint Intergovernmental Commission held in Shusha on July 18, Azertag reports.

Recalling his recent phone conversation with the Uzbek president, the Azerbaijani leader said that during the conversation he congratulated Shavkat Mirziyoyev on his landslide victory in the elections, and hailed the positive development dynamics of bilateral relations in all areas. The head of state stressed the importance of Aripov`s visit to Azerbaijan in terms of defining the prospects for cooperation.

Noting that the bilateral relations are developing year by year, the Azerbaijani president expressed confidence that new successful projects related to the expansion of cooperation would be implemented in the future.

Aripov first conveyed President Mirziyoyev`s greetings to President Ilham Aliyev, and emphasised that the Uzbek president always feels happy with the contacts with his friend and brother President Ilham Aliyev.

In turn, Aliyev thanked for the greetings, and asked the prime minister to pass on his greetings to the Uzbekistan president.

Pointing out that President Ilham Aliyev was the first head of state to congratulate Shavkat Mirziyoyev after the elections in Uzbekistan, Aripov described it as a sign of friendship and brotherhood between the heads of state and countries.

Saying that Azerbaijan achieved great successes under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, the PM underlined that they were deeply impressed by the development of Baku.

The Uzbek premier emphasised the significance of the restoration of the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan.

The meeting focused on President Ilham Aliyev`s state visit to Uzbekistan, and the priority areas identified in connection with the comprehensive development of the bilateral cooperation during this visit. They hailed the results of the work done in this direction, and highlighted new projects implemented in the fields of economy, trade, investments, energy, agriculture, transport, logistics, and industry.