President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a telephone conversation with Chairwoman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Valentina Matvienko.

The Chairwoman of the Federation Council warmly congratulated the leader of our country on his birthday, sincerely wishing him good health, prosperity, and new successes in his public activities.

Issues related to further strengthening Uzbek-Russian relations of comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance, including through fruitful interparliamentary cooperation were discussed.

The importance of maintaining active interaction to ensure parliamentary control over the implementation of agreements at the highest level and the promotion of joint projects and programs in the fields of industrial cooperation, education, and culture was emphasized.