Uzbek Leader Sends Birthday Greetings to Kyrgyz Counterpart

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has personally congratulated Sadyr Japarov, President of Kyrgyzstan, on his birthday during a phone call, wishing him health, well-being, and prosperity for the people of Kyrgyzstan.

The two leaders used the occasion to review the steady progress in Uzbek-Kyrgyz relations, noting expanded high-level contacts, rising trade and cargo flows, and active cooperation across key economic sectors, The Caspian Post reports via Uzbek media.

They highlighted ongoing cultural, humanitarian, and regional exchanges as clear signs of deepening ties.

Special attention was given to major strategic projects, including the Uzbekistan-Kyrgyzstan-China railway and the Kambarata-1 hydropower plant, both seen as transformative for regional connectivity and energy security. The presidents also discussed current regional issues and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening their partnership.