On December 31, 2019, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Heads of states warmly congratulated each other on the upcoming New Year.

It was noted with satisfaction that 2019 has become a landmark in terms of strengthening friendship and strategic partnership between the two countries. The historical significance of the entry of Uzbekistan into the Cooperation Council of Turkic Speaking States as a full member was emphasized.

Contacts at various levels have noticeably intensified, mutually beneficial trade, economic and investment cooperation is developing dynamically, joint promising projects are being implemented, scientific, technical, cultural and humanitarian exchanges are expanding.

The Presidents emphasized the importance of the upcoming summit meetings and mutual visits in terms of further deepening mutually beneficial partnership in politics, economics, transport communications, tourism, education, healthcare and in other areas.

Views were exchanged on the international and regional agendas.