MINSK, 11 August (BelTA) – Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko had a telephone conversation with his Uzbekistan counterpart Shavkat Mirziyoyev on 10 August, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian head of state.
The leader of Uzbekistan congratulated Aleksandr Lukashenko on the victory in the presidential election and conveyed the warmest wishes both on his behalf and on behalf of the people of Uzbekistan.
The heads of state discussed issues related to the development of bilateral relations. The parties emphasized the need to use efficiently the whole potential of the trade and economic cooperation. Aleksandr Lukashenko and Shavkat Mirziyoyev agreed that the prime ministers and vice premiers of the two countries would cooperate to determine the ways to intensify cooperation despite the challenges brought about by the pandemic.
The presidents also emphasized friendly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation between Belarus and Uzbekistan on a wide range of areas, determination to achieve new positive results in this direction.