The Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the President-elect of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev over the telephone, the Kremlin press service said.
Vladimir Putin congratulated Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the convincing victory in the Uzbekistan Presidential elections and wished him success in the responsible capacity as the President.
The parties confirmed their commitment to further strengthen the Uzbek-Russian relations of strategic partnership and alliance, and expand mutually beneficial cooperation in various areas.
Vladimir Putin invited Shavkat Mirziyoyev to visit Russia on an official visit. The invitation was accepted with gratitude.