Baku: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, recently reached out to his Uzbek counterpart, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, with a phone call. During this conversation, Aliyev extended his congratulations to Mirziyoyev on the occasion of his birthday, wishing him health, longevity, and continued success in his role as President for the benefit of the Uzbek people.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, President Mirziyoyev expressed his gratitude for the warm wishes and reciprocated by wishing peace and prosperity to the citizens of Azerbaijan. The conversation between the two leaders highlighted the importance of the strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, acknowledging the positive trajectory of their bilateral relations.

Both presidents agreed to continue their communications and discussed areas of mutual interest, as well as the potential for further collaboration in the future.