Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan hold political consultations

Political consultations have been held between the foreign ministries of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, Report informs referring to Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry.

They were attended by delegations led by Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Khalaf Khalafov and Deputy Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Bobur Usmanov.

At the meeting, it was noted that the personal contacts of the presidents of both countries, relations based on brotherhood and friendship, played an exceptional role in their development and further strengthening of the strategic partnership.

Then the current state of relations between the two countries was considered, and the possibilities of expanding cooperation in the political, socio-economic, humanitarian and other fields of mutual interest were discussed. An exchange of views took place on the current development and future prospects of trade and economic relations.

Deputy Minister Khalafov informed the other side about the new realities that have arisen in the region after the 44-day Patriotic War, about the construction and restoration work being carried out in the Azerbaijani territories, liberated from the Armenian occupation. He noted that the initiative of the Uzbek president to build a school on the territory of the Fuzuli district liberated from the Armenian occupation was highly appreciated.

Deputy Minister Usmanov noted the positive dynamics in bilateral relations, which have developed on the basis of centuries-old sincere friendship and brotherhood, and stressed that important progress was made towards their further advancement in various fields last year. He noted that Uzbekistan has always supported and continues to support the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan.