In his letter, Islam Karimov notes that he considers France a great power with which Uzbekistan is tied with traditionally friendly and partnership bonds. The head of our state expresses high appreciation of the dynamics of political, economic and humanitarian cooperation underway between our two nations.

“I would like to convey my full support to Your belief that these relations wield a good potential, that they can and should advance even further, primarily in consolidating the democratic foundations in our country and modernization efforts, in providing for stability and security in the region,” Uzbekistan’s leader stresses.

Islam Karimov has wished a sound health and new successes to Nicolas Sarkozy, along with progress and prosperity to the friendly people of France.

Islam Karimov has received a greeting letter from President of the French Republic Nicolas Sarkozy occasioned to the twentieth anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.

France’s leader suggested in his message that the review of the past twenty years is noteworthy in that our two countries have established mutually advantageous political, economic, and cultural interaction.

“I am especially glad to observe our relations experience a new ascendance in recent years, backed by the remarkable rise in bilateral trade last year – in services and tourism in particular,” Nicolas Sarkozy pointed out.

President of France expressed confidence that the cooperation between our two nations can and ought to progress even further since the existing potential has scarcely been employed to its full extent. Also, the French leader underscores his country’s willingness to provide Uzbekistan with more support in the modernization process. According to him, the two states can interact more closely toward bolstering regional stability.

Nicolas Sarkozy conveyed certainty that President of Uzbekistan shares his aspiration to boost bilateral relations.