Uzbek president lands in Russia for economic forum visit

The aircraft carrying Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev landed at Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg on June 4.

The Uzbek leader arrived in Russia to participate in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Caliber.Az reports, citing Uzbek media.

Mirziyoyev was welcomed at the airport by Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. After exchanging handshakes and a brief conversation, the Uzbek president was offered traditional bread and salt before being escorted to a Russian-made Aurus vehicle.

By Vafa Guliyeva