Baku: President Ilham Aliyev emphasized that the relations between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan are deeply rooted in shared history, culture, language, and moral values, underscoring the unity and solidarity between the two nations. In an interview with the Uzbekistan National News Agency (UzA), President Aliyev highlighted the enduring mutual sympathy that has been passed down through generations.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, President Aliyev pointed out that the interstate relations, founded on these strong bases, have reached an unprecedented level of development recently. He noted that these relations have not only risen to the level of alliance but have also acquired a new dimension, reflecting the close ties between the two brotherly countries.