The launch of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway construction project is scheduled for December.

During today's phone conversation, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, warmly congratulated the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, on his birthday.

The head of state sincerely wished the leader of Kyrgyzstan good health, family happiness, and significant success in implementing large-scale reforms aimed at ensuring sustainable socio-economic development of the country, as well as the well-being and prosperity of the fraternal Kyrgyz people.

The leaders of the two countries discussed pressing issues regarding the further expansion and strengthening of Uzbek-Kyrgyz relations of friendship, good neighborliness, and comprehensive strategic partnership.

Particular attention was given to the practical implementation of high-level agreements.

The heads of state noted with satisfaction the growing dynamics in the development of bilateral trade, economic, and humanitarian cooperation.

Since the beginning of the year, trade turnover has exceeded 700 million dollars. A joint investment fund is successfully operating, and cooperation projects in machine engineering, energy, electrical engineering, textiles, agriculture, and other sectors are being implemented. Interregional ties, business contacts, and cultural exchanges have intensified.

The Presidents of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan also exchanged views on regional cooperation issues in Central Asia and discussed the schedule of upcoming joint events.