“I hope that your authority, energy and sense of purpose will continue to serve as a reliable guarantee of Uzbekistan’s continued social and economic development and will strengthen its position on the international stage”, Mr Putin said in his message of congratulations. “It is pleasing to see that the relations Russia and Uzbekistan have as strategic partners and allies continue to expand on the basis of our traditional friendship, equality and respect for each other’s interests.
Our substantial and trusting dialogue is helping to successfully resolve a whole number of bilateral cooperation matters and enables us to coordinate our positions on the majority of international issues. I am certain that this kind of cooperation will continue to serve our countries’ interests and help to maintain stability in the Central Asian region”.