Moscow, 1 September 2022 (TDI): The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin congratulated the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, on the Independence Day of Uzbekistan.
The Russian President sent a congratulatory letter to the President of Uzbekistan and also mentioned the development of Uzbekistan and Russia’s relationship.
🇷🇺🤝🇺🇿Владимир Путин поздравил Шавката Мирзиёева с Днем независимости Республики Узбекистан➡️ https://t.co/gCwu06NVFU pic.twitter.com/O0I0IGwzAH
— Russia in Uzbekistan (@russiauz) September 1, 2022
Russian President’s letter to Uzbekistan’s President
The content of the letter sent is as follows;
“Dear Shavkat Miromonovich, Please accept our sincere congratulations on the occasion of the national holiday of the Republic of Uzbekistan – Independence Day.
Your country has achieved universally recognized successes in the economic and social fields. Uzbekistan rightfully enjoys high prestige on the world stage, plays an important role in addressing topical issues on the international agenda.
Relations between our states are dynamically developing in the spirit of strategic partnership and alliance. I am convinced that by joint efforts we will further build up the entire range of mutually beneficial bilateral ties.
This undoubtedly meets the interests of the friendly peoples of Russia and Uzbekistan and goes in line with strengthening stability and security in the Central Asian region.
From the bottom of my heart, I wish you, dear Shavkat Miromonovich, good health and success, and happiness and prosperity to all your fellow citizens.
Sincerely, Vladimir Putin.”
Also, read: Uzbekistan celebrates Independence Day
Russia and Uzbekistan’s relationship
From 1924 to 1991, Uzbekistan was a socialist country under the Soviet Union. Diplomatic ties between the two nations date back to 1992. Uzbekistan stayed in the ruble (currency of USSR) zone throughout its early years of independence until November 1993.
In the Central Asian region, maintaining good relations with Uzbekistan is an essential element of the Russian great power policy.
On the other hand, Uzbekistan has positive connections with Russia, as well as China, and the United States, and pursues a “multi-vectoral policy.” Moreover, Uzbekistan has an embassy in Moscow and Russia has an embassy in Tashkent, that maintains state relations.
In 2017, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited Russia. During the visit, he signed trade and investment agreements with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, in order to boost the relations between the two countries.
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