GENUINE CONGRATULATIONS

The following congratulatory message has come from President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, addressed to President-elect of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev:

To His Excellency
Mr Sh.M. Mirziyoyev,
President-elect of
of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Esteemed Shavkat Miromonovich,

Please accept genuine congratulations on your election to the post of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The convincing victory in the elections indicates your high authority among your compatriots and the wide recognition of your services in resolving important tasks of the country’s socio-economic development.

In Russia you are regarded as a principled supporter of the development of friendly Russian-Uzbek relations. I am sure that with joint efforts we can further strengthen the strategic partnership and allied relations and expand constructive cooperation in regional and international affairs. This meets the core interests of the fraternal peoples of our countries and is conducive to ensuring stability and security in Central Asia and the rest of the vast expanse of the Commonwealth of Independent States.

I cordially wish you, Esteemed Shavkat Miromonovich, good health, wellbeing and success in this highly responsible work at the helm of the state.

Taking this opportunity, I would like to invite you to visit Russia at your convenience.

With respect,

Vladimir Putin
President of the Russian Federation