Baku: "I am confident that the Treaty on Eternal Friendship will give our relations new substance," stated President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev at a prestigious award ceremony attended by President Ilham Aliyev. The event highlighted the strong ties between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan, underscoring the mutual commitment to deepening their strategic partnership and alliance.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, President Mirziyoyev expressed his pleasure in presenting President Aliyev with the highest state award, the 'Dostlik' Order. This honor symbolizes respect and acknowledges Aliyev's significant contributions to reinforcing the cooperative relations between the two nations. The award and the treaty both serve as testament to the enduring friendship and strategic cooperation that characterize Uzbek-Azerbaijani relations.