AKIPRESS.COM - President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on May 22 received the delegation of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, led by Assembly Chair Numan Kurtulmuş, who is in Uzbekistan on an official visit, UzA reports.

The parties discussed current issues of deepening comprehensive strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and Türkiye.

The highest level of bilateral cooperation, ongoing active contacts and exchanges at all levels were noted with satisfaction.

The sides noted that the mutual trade turnover and investment are growing, while the number of joint projects, enterprises and the frequency of flights are increasing. Joint cultural events are held in the two countries.

Fruitful ties have been established between the legislative bodies of Uzbekistan and Türkiye.

The importance of further developing inter-parliamentary relations, active participation of friendship groups, and specialized committees in developing the Uzbekistan – Türkiye cooperation agenda and ensuring control over the implementation of agreements at the highest level was emphasized.

The interlocutors paid particular attention to promoting investment programs and stimulating tourism, business, and educational exchange.

The prospects for interaction between parliaments within the framework of international structures, particularly the Organization of Turkic States, were also discussed.