TEHRAN – Iranian President Masudo Pezeshkian, in a meeting with Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Nigmatovich Alipov on Monday, highlighted the strong cultural and historical ties between Iran and Uzbekistan, calling the two countries “parts of the same body” and highlighting the possibility of expanding cooperation.
Pezeshkian reiterated Tehran’s commitment to describing Uzbekistan people as “people” to Iranians and deepened bilateral relations. “The Iranian government and people are warmly welcomed to our brothers and sisters in Uzbek,” he said. “By strengthening relationships and sharing capabilities and achievements, we can bring great prosperity to countries and promote peace and stability across the region.”
The president pointed to the heritage of history, culture, language and religion shared over the centuries, saying, “geographical boundaries never portray our people.”
He emphasized that frequent exchanges between officials and citizens help to take relationships to new levels. “There is a huge undeveloped possibility for Iran and Uzbekistan’s cooperation, and building on a wide range of commonalities will deepen relationships in all areas.”
President Pezeskian also expressed his interest in hosting President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tehran and called for the prompt implementation of previously signed contracts.
Prime Minister Alipov gave Mirziyoyev’s address and praised the continued efforts of both governments. During his visit, Alipov toured an exhibition of Iran’s scientific, industrial and technological advances, expressing praise for the country’s progress and expressing optimism about the future of bilateral trade.
On Sunday, Uzbekistan Prime Minister Alipov met with Iran’s first vice president, Mohammad Reza Alev. During the meeting, the AREF said the strong political will from the presidents of both countries led to “notable expansion” in relations between Iran and Uzbekistan.
“Uzbekistan is an Iranian brother state and we believe that there is a wide range of cooperation in energy, tourism, science, trade and private sector engagement,” he said.
Alipov’s visit will also include participation in the Joint Business Forum and signing multiple cooperation agreements. The key events during the trip are documents from the 16th Joint Committee by the Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade of Iran, as well as the official signatures by the Minister of Trade and Investment of Sayz Mohammad Atabak and Uzbekistan’s Minister of Trade and Investment.
The side job of the committee meeting will see the Uzbekistan Trade Centre to open in Tehran, signaling a new chapter in commercial relations.