MINSK, 1 August (BelTA) - Belarus and Uzbekistan have agreed to contribute in every way to the further development of bilateral relations, reads a joint declaration signed by Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Minsk on 1 August, BelTA has learned.
The heads of state noted that the two countries shall develop multifaceted cooperation on the basis of long-term partnership, mutual benefit and respect for the interests of each other. They agreed to continue using the mechanism of regular meetings at the high and highest levels, constantly exchanging views and coordinating positions on key issues of regional and international agenda.
The parties are set to consolidate the practice of providing mutual support to initiatives and candidates within the UN and other organizations, continue to improve the activities within the framework of the CIS and the SCO.
The presidents welcomed the dialogue between the parliaments of the two countries, the fruitful activities of the joint intergovernmental commission and the positive trends in bilateral trade. They also highlighted the potential to increase the trade turnover. The parties expressed their interest in strengthening direct interregional relations and agreed to step up cooperation in various fields.