On telephone conversation of Presidents of Uzbekistan and Turkey
On February 26, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev had a telephone conversation with the President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, sincerely congratulating President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his birthday, emphasized his efforts and great contribution to the development of friendly relations and strategic partnership, strengthening of mutually beneficial cooperation between Uzbekistan and Turkey.
During the conversation, the heads of the two states noted with deep satisfaction that fruitful meetings and negotiations within the framework of the high-level visit to the Republic of Turkey in October 2017 created a solid basis for further development of multifaceted and mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation and gave it concrete practical content.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed his sincere gratitude to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev for his congratulations and good wishes. He emphasized that in the person of the President of Uzbekistan he had found a true friend and like-minded person in comprehensive strengthening of Uzbek-Turkish cooperation.
The sides agreed to fully implement concrete arrangements reached and agreements signed following the historic visit, including major joint projects in trade, investment, banking, finance, transport, tourism and other important spheres.
It was noted that it is important to organize a regular meeting of the Intergovernmental Joint Commission on trade and economic cooperation in order to discuss issues of preparation for the upcoming visit of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the Republic of Uzbekistan and implementation of previous agreements.
During the conversation, the heads of the states considered in detail the prospects for further expansion of Uzbek-Turkish cooperation and exchanged views on current issues of the regional and international agenda.
At the end of the conversation, the heads of the states confirmed their readiness to comprehensively develop and strengthen the traditionally friendly ties and close cooperation between Uzbekistan and Turkey.
“Arab Tourist”: Cities of Uzbekistan have historically been associated with trade routes known as the Silk Road
Tourism publication “Arab Tourist” has published an article dedicated to Uzbekistan, a unique country located in the heart of Central Asia and closely associated with the rich heritage of the Silk Road, reports Dunyo IA.
Publication highlights an interesting geographical feature: as a landlocked republic, Uzbekistan, together with Liechtenstein, is one of only two countries in the world that are completely surrounded by countries that are also landlocked.
Publication pays particular attention to the historical significance of the ancient cities along the Silk Road, which connected China with Central Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Samarkand, with its famous Registan Square, Bukhara, with its numerous mosques and madrasas and Khiva, with the ancient architectural complex of Itchan Kala, are presented as key centres of trade, science and Islamic civilisation, whose rich cultural heritage attracts travellers from around the world.
Article also describes the country’s unique natural and geographical diversity, ranging from the vast areas of the Kyzylkum Desert and the mountain ranges of the Tien Shan and Pamir-Alay to the fertile Fergana Valley. It highlights the important role of agriculture, specialising in the cultivation of cotton, grains, fruits and vegetables, and also addresses the region’s environmental challenges, including the fate of the Aral Sea.
“Arab Tourist” publication emphasises that modern Uzbek cities such as Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Namangan and Andijan seamlessly combine the functions of administrative, economic and tourism centres, while carefully preserving the legacy of great historical figures in science, including the outstanding astronomer and mathematician Ulugh Beg.
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