TASHKENT – During a joint press conference with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev lauded Uzbekistan’s escalating political authority both regionally and globally, APA reports.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Uzbekistan’s increasing influence on the global stage is a direct result of President Mirziyoyev’s leadership. “Today, Uzbekistan has become a country with significant political authority not only in the region but also on the global stage. We sincerely rejoice in this,” Aliyev stated. He highlighted the recent achievements of Uzbek athletes at the Summer Olympics, where Uzbekistan excelled, securing 8 gold medals and achieving top ranks among Muslim countries and 13th globally, describing these accomplishments as “historic.”