On 22 September 2026, a telephone conversation took place between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, according to the press service of the President of Uzbekistan.
Mirziyoyev congratulated Berdimuhamedov on his birthday, wishing him good health, well-being, and continued success in his state activities.
The President of Uzbekistan conveyed his sincere greetings to the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. In turn, the President of Turkmenistan conveyed warm wishes to the leader of Uzbekistan on behalf of the National Leader.
During the conversation, the heads of state reviewed topical issues regarding the further development of Uzbek-Turkmen relations of friendship, good-neighborliness, and strategic partnership.
Special attention was given to expanding trade and economic cooperation. The sides noted with satisfaction the steady growth in mutual trade and the implementation of joint projects in energy, transport, and other vital sectors.
The sides emphasized the importance of ensuring the effective operation of the “Shavat-Dashoguz” joint trade zone.
The also exchanged views on specific issues on the regional agenda in the context of preparations for the upcoming Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and Azerbaijan, as well as the CIS Summit in Turkmenistan.
In conclusion, Mirziyoyev congratulated Berdimuhamedov and the people of Turkmenistan on the upcoming Independence Day. /// nCa, 22 September 2026 (Photo: Official website of the President of Turkmenistan)