Turkmenbashi: Leaders of Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan delivered a joint press statement on August 22, outlining the outcomes of their high-level meeting.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the meeting involved Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan; Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan; and Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Uzbekistan.
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov initiated the press statements, highlighting the historic significance of their multilateral discussions. He emphasized the importance of cooperation across political, economic, cultural, and humanitarian spheres. The leaders agreed on enhancing geo-economic cooperation and strengthening their strategic partnership, especially in the gas sector and the restoration of the Great Silk Road through improved transport corridors.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan expressed gratitude for the hospitality and emphasized the strategic partnership between the three nations. He highlighted the significance of developing transit corridors and enhancing modern logistics infrastructure. The leaders discussed increasing trade turnover and expanding industrial cooperation, with an emphasis on sustainable development and environmental considerations.
President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan reflected on the enduring brotherhood between the countries. He noted significant developments in transport, transit, logistics, and energy sectors. Aliyev underscored the importance of trilateral cooperation for regional peace and partnership, reflecting on previous collaborations and the commitment to implementing new initiatives.
The meeting concluded with a commitment to create a trilateral cooperation format, focusing on specific directions for future meetings, fostering peace and partnership in the region.