Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On the sidelines of the Economic Cooperation Organization summit, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held negotiations with the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon.

The heads of states considered issues of further strengthening Uzbek-Tajik relations of good neighborliness, strategic partnership and alliance.

The importance of continuing coordinated work, including within the framework of the activities of the Intergovernmental Commission, to increase mutual trade and promote cooperation projects in mechanical engineering, energy, electrical engineering, textiles and other industries was noted.

Particular attention was paid to expanding business partnerships between regions and cultural and humanitarian exchange.

The leaders of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan also reviewed the schedule of upcoming events.