Expert: Deepening Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan co-op to contribute to prosperity of Central Asia

A qualitatively new level of relations between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan will contribute to the prosperity of Central Asia, Muhammad Ali Pasha, analyst and expert on Central Asia, South East Asia (Indonesia), Türkiye and Middle East, told Report.

“In recent years, the leaderships of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan expanded this interaction in every possible way, filling it with the spirit of brotherhood and friendship. It is because of wise and visionary policy of Presidents Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Ilham Aliyev, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan relations have reached a qualitatively new level, which will be beneficial not only for Central Asian countries but also for the Rest of World. It created a platform for wide constructive relations and bilateral cooperation,” the expert said.

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan are continuously developing cooperation in industry, agriculture, transport and other key industries, he noted.

“In August 2023, on the visit of President Mirziyoyev, both Presidents signed an agreement to establish the Supreme Interstate Council between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan. 15 MOU’s were adopted at the level of states, governments, and agencies of the two countries. Among them is the Action Plan for deepening comprehensive strategic partnership for 2023-2024, the agreement on further deepening cooperation in the energy sector, cooperation in the youth policy and sports, and the Action Plan for developing cooperation in the media sphere,” he said.