TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, August 23. Azerbaijan is an important strategic partner for us and, starting from today, it is an ally, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev said addressing the press alongside President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, Trend reports.
"We are linked by common historical roots and centuries-old friendship. We share the same religion and similar culture and traditions. All this serves as a solid foundation for the deepening of comprehensive cooperation," said President Mirziyoyev.