29.01.2026

Following the fourth meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council in Ankara, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made statements for the media representatives.

At the beginning of his remarks, the Head of our state expressed sincere gratitude to his Turkish counterpart for the warm hospitality and the fruitful negotiations within the council.

It was particularly noted that modern Türkiye is achieving remarkable success in all spheres and enjoys well-deserved prestige not only in the Muslim world but also on the global stage.

It was emphasized with satisfaction that Uzbek-Turkish relations of friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership have reached a qualitatively new level in recent years.

Last year, the bilateral trade volume exceeded $3 billion, the number of joint ventures reached 2,200, while the total volume of utilized investments amounted to about $10 billion.

About 100 flights are operated weekly between the two countries. A portfolio of projects worth $9 billion has been formed with the participation of leading Turkish companies.

Decisions were taken to hold regular council meetings and to effectively utilize the mechanisms of the Intergovernmental Commission and the Strategic Planning Group.

The practice of mutual support within reputable international organizations, including the United Nations, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the Organization of Turkic States, and others, will be continued.

The leaders agreed to take practical measures to increase the trade volume to $5 billion, including by expanding the range of goods under the Preferential Trade Agreement and strengthening industrial cooperation in priority sectors of the economy.

Particular attention was also paid to the further expansion of cultural and humanitarian exchange, including holding joint theater and film weeks, art exhibitions, and developing pilgrimage tourism.

It was noted that following the council meeting, the governments of the two countries will adopt a comprehensive “roadmap” to ensure the timely and high-quality implementation of the agreements reached.