Mirziyoyev and Aliyev hold third Supreme Interstate Council meeting in Tashkent
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Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev held the third meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council at the Kuksaroy residence in Tashkent. The leaders discussed expanding strategic partnership and alliance relations, with a Treaty on Eternal Friendship signed at the summit's conclusion. Trade turnover between the two countries has tripled over the past five years.
Key Facts
- The third meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council took place at the Kuksaroy residence in Tashkent on 23 August 2026.
- A Treaty on Eternal Friendship was signed at the conclusion of the summit.
- Trade turnover between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan has tripled over the past five years.
- The leaders noted the potential to increase bilateral trade to $1 billion.
- A programme of concrete measures is being adopted to achieve the $1 billion trade target.
Summit Proceedings
President Mirziyoyev described Aliyev's state visit as a historic event. The signing of the Treaty on Eternal Friendship at the summit's conclusion confirms this assessment. Mirziyoyev stressed that every clause of the strategic partnership and alliance will be reflected in concrete results and practical actions. The leaders noted the rapid development of bilateral relations, with regular dialogue established between parliaments, governments, and sectoral bodies.
Economic Cooperation
Trade turnover between the two countries has tripled over the past five years. Cooperation projects are being implemented in energy, chemicals, mining, textiles, agriculture, urban development, and other sectors. The leaders noted the potential to increase bilateral trade to $1 billion. A programme of concrete measures is being adopted to achieve this target. New cooperation projects will be launched within the framework of the meeting.
Official Welcome Ceremony
A solemn welcome ceremony for President Aliyev was held at the Kuksaroy residence. A guard of honour was formed in honour of the Azerbaijani president on the square decorated with the flags of both countries. President Mirziyoyev warmly welcomed the high guest and invited him to the podium. The national anthems of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan were played. The heads of state passed before the guard of honour and introduced members of the official delegations.
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Mirziyoyev and Aliyev hold third Supreme Interstate Council meeting in Tashkent
