A meeting on Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan relations in the context of modern regional geopolitics was held Friday in the Center for Strategic Studies under the Azerbaijan President.
Addressing the event, Uzbek ambassador Ismatilla Ergashev made a presentation on political, economic cultural and humanitarian cooperation between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan.
The ambassador said his country attaches great importance to relations with Azerbaijan which he described as a peace and security factor in South Caucasus region. Ergashev noted Uzbekistan regards Azerbaijan its strategic partner.
The ambassador recalled President Ilham Aliyev`s official trip to Uzbekistan this September, saying high-level reciprocal visits contribute to boosting relations between the two countries.
He also praised the current level of relations between the two countries` legislative bodies.
The diplomat pointed out an exhibition on Azerbaijan`s economic achievements will be held in Uzbekistan early next month.
On the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, the ambassador said his country supports Azerbaijan`s territorial integrity.
Ergashev also hailed cooperation between the two countries within international organizations.
The event was attended by officials, diplomats, experts on regional and international experts.

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