Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived Sunday in the capital of Uzbekistan where he is to hold talks with President Shavkay Mirziyoyev that are expected to focus on deepening the countries’ relations. Putin laid a wreath at a momument to Uzbekistan’s independence in Tashkent and held what the Kremlin said were informal talks with Mirziyoyev. The formal meeting of the presidents is to take place Monday.
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- Putin’s Visit to Uzbekistan:
- Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, on Sunday.
- This visit is Putin’s third foreign trip since his inauguration for a fifth term in May.
- Meetings and Ceremonies:
- Putin laid a wreath at a monument to Uzbekistan’s independence in Tashkent.
- Held informal talks with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev; formal talks are scheduled for Monday.
- Focus of the Visit:
- Discussions are expected to focus on deepening bilateral relations, including trade and economic cooperation.
- Previous Trips:
- Putin’s first trip was to China, where he expressed appreciation for China’s proposals to end the Ukraine conflict.
- The second trip was to Belarus, where Russia has deployed tactical nuclear weapons.
- Preparation for the Visit:
- Ahead of the trip, Putin and Mirziyoyev discussed various issues related to bilateral cooperation, as per the Kremlin.
The Associated Press has the story:
Putin arrives in Uzbekistan on the 3rd foreign trip of his new term
Newslooks- MOSCOW (AP) —
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived Sunday in the capital of Uzbekistan where he is to hold talks with President Shavkay Mirziyoyev that are expected to focus on deepening the countries’ relations.
Putin laid a wreath at a momument to Uzbekistan’s independence in Tashkent and held what the Kremlin said were informal talks with Mirziyoyev. The formal meeting of the presidents is to take place Monday.
The visit is Putin’s third foreign trip since being inaugurated for a fifth term in May. He first went to China, where he expressed appreciation for China’s proposals for talks to end the Ukraine conflict, and later to Belarus where Russia has deployed tactical nuclear weapons.
Ahead of the Uzbekistan trip, Putin and Mirziyoyev discussed an array of bilateral cooperation issues, including trade and economic relations, the Kremlin said.
