President of Turkmenistan Received Foreign Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan

On July 14, 2026, President Serdar Berdimuhamedow received Bakhtiyor Saidov, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, who arrived in Turkmenistan for a visit.

Expressing gratitude for the opportunity to meet, the guest noted that Uzbekistan attaches great importance to the development of brotherly relations with Turkmenistan. Taking the opportunity, he conveyed heartfelt greetings and best wishes from the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, to the Head of State as well as to the Hero-Arkadag.

Extending his own return best wishes to the Uzbek leader, President Serdar Berdimuhamedow emphasized that the current visit will open up new opportunities for developing cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan.

As noted, Turkmen-Uzbek relations are characterized by a high level of trust and mutual respect.

The countries cooperate effectively within international organizations, such as the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Independent States, and the Economic Cooperation Organization, as evidenced by their mutual support for initiatives aimed at strengthening universal peace and ensuring sustainable development.

Highlighting the successful interaction within regional structures, particularly the various "Central Asia +" formats, which serve as effective platforms for deepening dialogue and building multilateral economic partnership, President Serdar Berdimuhamedow expressed gratitude to the Uzbek side for its unwavering support of Turkmenistan's foreign policy course based on the principles of positive neutrality.

As noted, during Turkmenistan's presidency of the Commonwealth of Independent States, the next meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State, as well as the Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, will take place in the "Avaza" National Tourist Zone.

In this regard, President Serdar Berdimuhamedow emphasized that these events will contribute to strengthening regional cooperation, trust, and good-neighborliness, and will also give momentum to the development of the Turkmen-Uzbek strategic partnership.

It was stressed that Turkmenistan attaches great importance to the comprehensive expansion of relations with the Republic of Uzbekistan. The main vector of interaction traditionally remains the trade and economic complex, including such strategic sectors as energy, transport, and logistics.

A special role in coordinating efforts in this direction is assigned to the Joint Turkmen-Uzbek Commission on Trade-Economic, Scientific-Technical, and Cultural Cooperation.

At the same time, cultural and humanitarian contacts remain an integral component of the interstate dialogue.

In concluding the meeting, President Serdar Berdimuhamedow stated that Turkmenistan highly values its relations with Uzbekistan and confirmed the intention to continue developing fruitful cooperation for the benefit of the brotherly peoples of the two countries, wishing the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Bakhtiyor Saidov, good health, well-being, and further success in his work.