Tashkent, March 14 – President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Volodin to discuss the deepening of strategic partnership and inter-parliamentary cooperation between the two nations.

During the meeting, Volodin conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from Russian President Vladimir Putin, emphasizing that Moscow highly values its cooperation with Tashkent and appreciates the growing strength of bilateral relations.

Key Topics Discussed:
Strengthening inter-parliamentary ties between Russia and Uzbekistan
Monitoring the implementation of bilateral agreements
Preparing for the second session of the Inter-Parliamentary Commission in Tashkent
Enhancing trade, economic, and investment cooperation
Addressing labor migration and cultural exchange initiatives

Special attention was given to ensuring the effective implementation of agreements reached during the state visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Uzbekistan in May 2024.

President Mirziyoyev underscored that Uzbekistan and Russia have demonstrated successful collaboration across multiple sectors in recent years and expressed support for expanding inter-parliamentary dialogue to further solidify bilateral ties.

Volodin expressed confidence that the upcoming Inter-Parliamentary Commission session will serve as a significant platform for discussing new initiatives and further strengthening bilateral cooperation.