Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev had a telephone conversation with the National Leader, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

At the beginning of the conversation, the leader of Turkmenistan cordially congratulated the head of our state on his convincing victory in the early presidential elections, wishing well-being and prosperity to the fraternal Uzbek people.

With deep satisfaction, the progressive dynamics of the development of Uzbek-Turkmen relations of friendship, good neighborliness and strategic partnership in recent years was noted.

Practical cooperation is expanding in industry, energy, agriculture and other sectors. Contacts along the parliamentary line and humanitarian exchanges have intensified.

The leaders of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan exchanged views on issues of the regional agenda. A schedule of upcoming bilateral events was considered.