Shavkat Mirziyoyev had a phone conversation with Ilham Aliyev.

During the conversation, Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated the leader of Azerbaijan on his birthday. The President of Uzbekistan highlighted Aliyev's historic role in strengthening independence, restoring territorial integrity, ensuring sustainable development, and enhancing the country's international standing.

The parties discussed relevant issues regarding the further expansion of Uzbek-Azerbaijani relations and noted the fruitful outcomes of their joint efforts in the current year of intensive bilateral cooperation.

The leaders of the two nations exchanged views on the international agenda and reviewed the schedule of upcoming events.