Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — On 24 July, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon.

At the beginning of the conversation, Emomali Rahmon warmly congratulated the President of Uzbekistan on his birthday, wishing him good health, prosperity, continued success, as well as peace and well-being to the brotherly people of Uzbekistan.

The two leaders discussed further strengthening of Uzbek-Tajik relations of friendship, good-neighborliness, strategic partnership, and alliance, with an emphasis on the practical implementation of agreements reached at the highest level.

They noted the growth in mutual trade volumes and the advancement of joint projects across various sectors of the economy, including initiatives through the bilateral investment company. Work is underway to launch cross-border trade centers.

Direct flights between Samarkand and Dushanbe have resumed, and cultural programs are being successfully implemented.

The leaders also exchanged views on regional issues, including preparations for the upcoming Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia.