The Press Service of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan has confirmed that President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a working visit to the Russian Federation on June 4-5 and take part in events in St. Petersburg.

The head of state is scheduled to speak at the plenary session of the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, which is being held under the theme “Pragmatic Dialogue - The Path to a Stable Future”, The Caspian Post reports via UzDaily.

In his address, President Mirziyoyev will present his vision of the current global economic situation, as well as the prospects for the development of Uzbek-Russian economic cooperation and Uzbekistan’s national development priorities.

During the visit, Mirziyoyev is also expected to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

In addition, the Uzbek leader will participate in a ceremony marking the launch of construction of the country’s first integrated nuclear power plant.