Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 25 November 2023, as part of the regular plenary meeting, the Senate considered the Law “On the ratification of the Treaty between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Kazakhstan on allied relations.

During the discussion, senators emphasized that Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are closest neighbors and time-tested strategic partners. In recent years, a new era of cooperation between the two countries has begun, relations in the political, trade, economic, cultural, humanitarian and other spheres are rapidly developing.

It was noted that the main purpose of the agreement is to legally consolidate a new stage of interstate relations aimed at further strengthening the independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and sustainable economic development of the two countries.

The agreement envisages close cooperation in the areas of foreign policy, defense and security, migration, the development of industrial cooperation, the adoption of joint measures for the rational use of transboundary water resources, and strengthening ties between parliaments, political parties and public organizations.

The senators expressed the opinion that ratification of the Treaty will serve to maintain the spiritual and cultural closeness of the two peoples, strengthening relations in the field of culture, science, education and sports.

It was especially noted that the appendix to the Treaty contains the Regulations on the Supreme Interstate Council of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Kazakhstan, headed by the heads of state.

Following the discussion, the Senate approved the Law on Ratification of the Treaty.