(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 21. We are laying the
foundation for the future comprehensive development of our
relations, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said during an
expanded meeting with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat
Mirziyoyev, Trend reports.
'Thank you, dear Shavkat Miromonovich, dear Uzbek brothers.
First of all, I would like to once again thank you for your
hospitality and for the kind invitation. I am very glad to be
visiting fraternal Uzbekistan and to have the opportunity to
discuss important issues of our future cooperation. The visit is
truly historic. I fully share the opinion of Shavkat Miromonovich
in terms of the areas he noted in his speech. We are laying the
foundation for the future comprehensive development of our
relations. Yesterday and today, about 20 documents were and will be
signed, covering almost all important areas of our life. Of course,
the political document – the Joint Declaration – determines the
directions of our development for many years to come.
As for the issues of economic cooperation, I agree with what
Shavkat Miromonovich has said. We need to step up our contacts.
Relevant instructions have been given to the ministers. I am sure
that there will be good results in each area – economic
cooperation, increase of trade, transport and logistics, energy.
We, the two presidents, have decided to keep the fulfillment of our
instructions under personal control, and relevant ministries will
regularly report to us on progress being made. In this way, we will
be able to achieve significant progress in the trade and economic
sphere and beyond. We have also discussed important issues of
international cooperation and, of course, we note with great
satisfaction the continuous mutual support in all international
structures. Shavkat Miromonovich spoke about the organizations in
which we cooperate. We actually cooperate as friends and brothers,
and provide support.
I would also like to express special gratitude for your support
of Azerbaijan in restoring the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan.
The Azerbaijani people felt the fraternal support of the Uzbek
people in the most difficult times, and I, as President of
Azerbaijan, have always felt the fraternal support of my brother
Shavkat Miromonovich. This is very valuable for us, these are
unforgettable events in the history of our relations.
Of course, taking into account the situation in the world, each
country should strive to strengthen its defense capabilities.
Today, a certain part of our dialogue with Shavkat Miromonovich was
devoted to this issue. Relevant instructions have been given. I
think that additional steps will be taken in the direction of
military cooperation, military-technical cooperation, as well as
cooperation in the field of military education. I think that this
area will also strengthen our interaction, because there are topics
that need to be discussed both in Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan. There
are external challenges that our countries and peoples have to
face. Therefore, I think the exchange of experience and tangible
cooperation in this area will be more important than ever.
I am grateful to Shavkat Miromonovich for the prompt resolution
of issues related to the development of Azerbaijani sericulture.
When I asked for support, support was immediately provided, and
this allowed us the opportunity to take steps to put this sector on
the path of development. We have also discussed issues related to
other areas of agricultural activity today. I am sure that there
will be significant progress in these areas too. Of course, I heard
a lot about the industrial potential of Uzbekistan both before and
already during the visit. There will be an opportunity to get
acquainted with a part of it in the technopark today. But I am
already sure that it will be informative, and from the point of
view of the implementation of joint projects, it is very important
for our cooperation. There are already good elements we see within
the framework of our communication. Namely, this is an automobile
plant in Hajigabul. I was told today that there are plans to expand
the range of car production and increase the number of cars. This
is an enterprise that Uzbekistan can rightly be proud of. I know
that there are many such enterprises in Uzbekistan.
I would also like to express gratitude for the fraternal
assistance in the restoration of Karabakh, for the decision of
President Shavkat Miromonovich to donate and build a school in the
liberated city of Fuzuli. Work has already begun, and there are
plans to put the school into operation by the next academic year.
We appreciate this very much. This is the first such gift from
anyone. We are still restoring Karabakh on our own. Of course, such
a fraternal attitude is very valuable for us, because as soon as
the second Karabakh war ended and Shavkat Miromonovich and I met,
he put forward this initiative, and we accepted it with gratitude.
From a practical point of view, this school will also be a symbol
of our brotherhood and will remain in the memory of the Azerbaijani
people for centuries.
I highly appreciate the reforms Shavkat Miromonovich is carrying
out – reforms to increase the investment attractiveness of
Uzbekistan, build up its industrial potential and address social
issues. We have repeatedly met within the framework of various
international events, including those in Baku, and exchanged views.
And a country with such positive demographic dynamics as
Uzbekistan, of course, is coping with these challenges. Industrial
production, jobs, social well-being of the people are all topics
that are constantly in the focus of attention of the President, and
we in Azerbaijan and, I am sure, the people of Uzbekistan are
seeing great achievements and great progress in these areas. We are
happy about that. As friends and brothers, we rejoice in your
successes. We are confident that this progressive development of
the fraternal Uzbek people will be continued. For our part, of
course, we will also make effort to build up our cooperation. We
have talked a lot and in detail on many topics today. Most
importantly, we will control the implementation of all orders.
Thank you again for your hospitality. I do hope that we will
continue this active and productive dialogue today and tomorrow,'
the head of state said.
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