Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Upon arrival in Ashgabat, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

Current issues on the bilateral agenda were considered.

The dynamic development of multifaceted relations between Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan and the consistent deepening of the strategic partnership between the two countries were noted with satisfaction.

Enhancing practical interaction in trade, industry, energy, agriculture, water management, transport, and other priority areas was emphasized.

Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan leaders also exchanged views on the issues of regional cooperation and considered a schedule of the upcoming events.