# Russia, Uzbek presidents discuss bilateral relations, joint projects

https://mins.news/en/item/39234

- TASS, 2026-08-31 19:42 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2180083

> Russian President Vladimir Putin and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev focused on expanding and strengthening their countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership and allied ties. They praised 12% growth in bilateral trade this year and stressed continued work on major projects in industry, energy, metallurgy and transport, as well as cultural and humanitarian exchanges.

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