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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Ankara, January 29 (Xinhua) – Turkey and Uzbekistan should deepen cooperation in the political, economic, and cultural spheres, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday.
He made this statement in Ankara at a joint press conference with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who arrived in Turkey on a visit.
Türkiye seeks to contribute to the prosperity of Central Asia, R.T. Erdogan said, adding that the two countries' institutions are working closely together to achieve common regional and global goals.
Noting that bilateral trade between Turkey and Uzbekistan has tripled over the past decade, the Turkish President said the two countries would soon reach a new target of $5 billion in trade turnover.
Speaking about global crises, R.T. Erdoğan thanked Uzbekistan for its principled stance against Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip and other occupied Palestinian territories. "At a time when our humanity is being tested, I sincerely congratulate our Uzbek sisters and brothers for courageously standing up for the oppressed," the Turkish leader said.
Sh. Mirziyoyev, for his part, stated that Turkey's international influence is steadily growing, calling the country one of the emerging geopolitical centers of power in the world.
He noted that the “Turkey Century” strategic program is being consistently implemented and these achievements are welcomed in Uzbekistan.
The leaders of the two countries held bilateral and delegation-level talks before participating in the 4th meeting of the Türkiye-Uzbekistan High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council and the signing ceremony of a number of agreements. –0–
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