Aliyev congratulated Mirziyoyev and invited him to Azerbaijan on state visit

Baku/10.07.23/Turan: Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev called Shavkat Mirziyoyev today, congratulating him on the occasion of his re-election as President of Uzbekistan.

Aliyev expressed confidence that under the leadership of Mirziyoyev, Uzbekistan will continue the comprehensive development in the coming years, the website of the head of Azerbaijan reports.

The President of Uzbekistan thanked for the congratulations and the attention shown.

During the telephone conversation, the Presidents stressed the successful development of friendly and fraternal relations between the two countries in various fields, emphasized the importance of mutual visits and contacts between the heads of state and at other levels.

They expressed satisfaction with the high level of implementation of the agreements reached and decisions taken to further expand cooperation. The heads of state exchanged views on bilateral relations and other issues of mutual interest.

President Aliyev invited Mirziyoyev to pay a state visit to Azerbaijan. The invitation was accepted with gratitude, the message on the website of the President of Azerbaijan says in conclusion.

Early presidential elections were held in Uzbekistan on Sunday.

Current President Mirziyoyev was re-elected to the post of the head of state. 87.05% of the voting participants voted for him. Voter turnout was 79.8%.

According to a number of observers, the electoral event was held without the participation of the real opposition, none of the admitted candidates criticized Mirziyoyev's program.

Since May 1, a new version of the constitution has been in effect in the Central Asian Republic, which has reset the Presidential terms of the current head of state, he can remain in power until 2037. -06B-