Uzbek ambassador: Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan ties entering most dynamic period

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan will implement more joint projects in the future and expand cooperation in trade, investment and transport, Uzbekistan's Ambassador to Azerbaijan Bahrom Ashrafkhanov said at an event in Baku marking the 35th anniversary of Uzbekistan's Independence Day, Report informs.

"Our partnership is a bridge between Central Asia and the Caucasus. Our friendship is a bond that connects generations. Our alliance is an investment in the future," the ambassador said.

Ashrafkhanov stressed that Tashkent highly values its relations with Baku.

"For Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan is not simply a strategic partner and ally. Azerbaijan is a brotherly country for us. We share common goals aimed at peace, stability, sustainable development and the prosperity of our peoples," he said.

The ambassador noted that the two countries are united by a shared history, linguistic and cultural affinity, spiritual ties, mutual sympathy and respect.

He said Uzbekistan-Azerbaijan relations were currently experiencing the most dynamic and substantive period in the history of their diplomatic ties.

According to Ashrafkhanov, the two heads of state have made 16 reciprocal visits over the past five years.

He also highlighted the historic significance of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's state visit to Uzbekistan in August 2026.

"One of the important outcomes of the visit was the signing of the Treaty on Eternal Friendship, which opened a new stage in the strategic alliance between our countries," the ambassador said.