Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has arrived in the Russian Federation for a working visit.

He was welcomed at Pulkovo International Airport by St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov and other officials.

Upon arrival, President Mirziyoyev, accompanied by the governor, took a walk around Isaac's Square.

During his visit to St. Petersburg, which will last from December 25 to 26, the Uzbek president will participate in an informal meeting of the heads of CIS countries and also attend the next session of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in an observer capacity.