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Putin Visits Uzbekistan To Deepen Relations With President Mirziyoyev

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visit Yangi O'zbekiston Park during their meeting in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Sunday, May 26, 2024. (Mikhail Metzel, Sputnik

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in the capital of Uzbekistan on Sunday for talks with President Shavkay Mirziyoyev aimed at strengthening the countries' relations. The visit marks Putin's third foreign trip since his inauguration for a fifth term in May.

Upon his arrival, Putin paid his respects by laying a wreath at a monument commemorating Uzbekistan's independence in Tashkent. He then engaged in informal discussions with Mirziyoyev before their scheduled formal meeting on Monday.

Informal discussions held before formal meeting with Mirziyoyev.
Putin lays wreath at Uzbekistan's independence monument in Tashkent.
Previous trips to China and Belarus focused on key diplomatic issues.
China facilitated talks on Ukraine conflict resolution.
China facilitated talks on Ukraine conflict resolution.
Belarus discussions included Russia's tactical nuclear weapons deployment.
Belarus discussions included Russia's tactical nuclear weapons deployment.
Putin and Mirziyoyev discussed trade and economic cooperation prior to the visit.
Putin and Mirziyoyev discussed trade and economic cooperation prior to the visit.

During his previous trips, Putin visited China and Belarus. In China, he expressed gratitude for China's efforts to facilitate talks to resolve the Ukraine conflict. In Belarus, Russia's deployment of tactical nuclear weapons was a key topic of discussion.

Prior to his visit to Uzbekistan, Putin and Mirziyoyev held discussions on various aspects of bilateral cooperation, with a particular focus on trade and economic relations, as confirmed by the Kremlin.

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